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Govert Family History

Govert Surname Meaning

North German (Gövert): from a vernacular form of the ancient Germanic personal name Godfried composed of the elements god got ‘god’ + frid(u) fred ‘peace’.

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


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Where is the Govert family from?

You can see how Govert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Govert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Govert families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Govert's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Govert families in 1911.
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What did your Govert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Govert. 36% of Govert men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Time Keeper
    15%

What Govert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 992 census records available for the last name Govert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govert 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Govert. 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 179 military records available for the last name Govert. For the veterans among your Govert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govert lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Govert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Govert in 1960 was 52, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govert 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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