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Govertsen Family History

Govertsen 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: Sivertsen, Goertzen, Syvertsen, Evertsen, Iversen, Robertson

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Where is the Govertsen family from?

You can see how Govertsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govertsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Govertsen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Govertsen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Govertsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Govertsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Govertsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govertsen 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Govertsen. 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 Govertsen. For the veterans among your Govertsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govertsen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Govertsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Govertsen in 1964 was 76, and 38 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govertsen 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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