Govitz Family History

Govitz 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: Lovitz, Covitz, Kovitz, Goltz, Moritz, Govier, Gritz, Politz, Goertz, Rovito

167	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
18	Military Records
10	Immigration Records
49	Census and Voter Lists
108	Member Trees

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Where is the Govitz family from?

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

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Govitz 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 Govitz family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 49 census records available for the last name Govitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govitz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Govitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 18 military records available for the last name Govitz. For the veterans among your Govitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govitz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Govitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Govitz in 1961 was 52, and 85 in 2001.

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Govitz Surname Meaning

Where is the Govitz family from?

What Govitz family records will you find?

What is the average Govitz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Govitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Govitz in 1961 was 52, and 85 in 2001.

Govitz Family History

Govitz Surname Meaning

352 record(s) for Govitz

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Govitz Surname Meaning

352 record(s) for Govitz

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Where is the Govitz family from?

What Govitz family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Govitz family history

What is the average Govitz lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Govitz family tree

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