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Goovers Family History

Goovers 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: Grover, Gover, Hoover, Grooters, Glover, Gooder, Goers, Mooers

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Goovers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goovers 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Goovers. 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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There are 20 military records available for the last name Goovers. For the veterans among your Goovers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goovers lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Goovers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Goovers in 1977 was 78, and 71 in 1998.

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