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Govaere Family History

Govaere 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, Govert, Govero, Govern, Over, Revere, Rover, Gower

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Where is the Govaere family from?

You can see how Govaere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govaere family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Govaere family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Govaere's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Govaere families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Govaere 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 Govaere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Govaere. 100% of Govaere men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Govaere women worked as a Farm 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Govaere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Govaere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govaere 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Govaere. 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 13 military records available for the last name Govaere. For the veterans among your Govaere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govaere lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Govaere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Govaere in 1978 was 84, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govaere 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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