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Gouvas Family History

Gouvas 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: Goulas, Bouras, Govan, Tougas, Grivas, Lovas, Golias, Doukas, Gorgas

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Where is the Gouvas family from?

You can see how Gouvas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouvas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gouvas families living in Virginia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gouvas's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Gouvas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Gouvas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouvas 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Gouvas. 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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Draft Cards

There are 89 military records available for the last name Gouvas. For the veterans among your Gouvas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouvas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Gouvas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gouvas in 1964 was 69, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouvas 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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