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Govele Family History

Govele 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: Lovely, Godel, Gole, Goede, Gobel, Goelz, Dovell, Gover, Gavel, Jovel

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Where is the Govele family from?

You can see how Govele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govele family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Govele families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Govele's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Govele families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Govele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Govele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govele 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Govele. 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 1 military records available for the last name Govele. For the veterans among your Govele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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