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Govantes Family History

Govantes 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: Goates, Dorantes, Orantes, Gates, Ganter, Coates, Govan, Montes

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Where is the Govantes family from?

You can see how Govantes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govantes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Govantes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Govantes families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Govantes's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Govantes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Govantes 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 Govantes ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cigar Maker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Govantes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govantes 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 674 immigration records available for the last name Govantes. 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 18 military records available for the last name Govantes. For the veterans among your Govantes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govantes lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Govantes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Govantes in 1944 was 34, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govantes 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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