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Govaerts Family History

Govaerts Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Govert, Gobert, Gombert, Govier, Roberts, Covert, Gover, Goedert

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Where is the Govaerts family from?

You can see how Govaerts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govaerts family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Govaerts families living in Nebraska. This was about 40% of all the recorded Govaerts's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Govaerts families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Govaerts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govaerts census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 311 immigration records available for the last name Govaerts. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Govaerts. For the veterans among your Govaerts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govaerts lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Govaerts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Govaerts in 1968 was 89, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govaerts ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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