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Govea Family History

Govea Surname Meaning

Spanish (mainly Canary Islands and Seville): from Portuguese Gouveia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Govea family from?

You can see how Govea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govea family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Govea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Govea families living in Suffolk. This was about 62% of all the recorded Govea's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Govea families in 1891.
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What did your Govea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Govea. 67% of Govea men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Govea women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Govea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Govea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govea 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Govea. 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 231 military records available for the last name Govea. For the veterans among your Govea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govea lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Govea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Govea in 1964 was 74, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govea 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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