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Govaer Family History

Govaer 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: Govier, Gover, Over, Rover, Gower, Cover, Dover, Grover, Goyer

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Where is the Govaer family from?

You can see how Govaer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govaer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Govaer families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Govaer families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Govaer's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Govaer families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Govaer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govaer 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 Govaer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Govaer. For the veterans among your Govaer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govaer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Govaer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Govaer in 1974 was 71, and 58 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govaer 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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