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Vovett Family History

Vovett 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: Lovett, Rowett, Rivett, Kivett, Covert, Cavett, Voet, Rosett, Gavett

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Where is the Vovett family from?

You can see how Vovett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vovett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vovett families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Vovett family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Vovett's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Vovett families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Vovett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vovett 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vovett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vovett. For the veterans among your Vovett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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