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Govas Family History

Govas 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: Govan, Lovas, Golas, Jonas, Vas, Livas, Goda, Kotas, Navas, Havas

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Where is the Govas family from?

You can see how Govas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Govas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Govas families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Govas's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Govas families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Govas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govas 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Govas. 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 25 military records available for the last name Govas. For the veterans among your Govas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govas lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Govas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Govas in 1957 was 47, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govas 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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