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Gouvia Family History

Gouvia 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: Gouveia, Goupil, Golia, Gunia, Gouin, Gonia, Soulia, Gauvin, Goglia

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Where is the Gouvia family from?

You can see how Gouvia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouvia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Gouvia families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Gouvia's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gouvia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gouvia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gouvia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gouvia. 100% of Gouvia men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gouvia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Gouvia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouvia 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Gouvia. 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 42 military records available for the last name Gouvia. For the veterans among your Gouvia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouvia lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Gouvia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gouvia in 1970 was 75, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gouvia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouvia 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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