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Govaletz Family History

Govaletz Name 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: Goltz, Goulet, Gonzalez, Goodlett, Goerlitz, Zavaleta, Goetz

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Govaletz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govaletz 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 Govaletz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 21 military records available for the last name Govaletz. For the veterans among your Govaletz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govaletz lifespan?

Average Govaletz life expectancy in 1976 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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