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Govang Family History

Govang 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: Govan, Gong, Going, Goman, Vang, Gowan, Hoving, Goring, Lorang

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Where is the Govang family from?

You can see how Govang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govang family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Govang families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Govang family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Govang's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Govang families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Govang 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 did your Govang ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Govang. 60% of Govang men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    60%
  • Teamster
    40%

What Govang family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Govang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govang 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Govang. 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 73 military records available for the last name Govang. For the veterans among your Govang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govang lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Govang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Govang in 1969 was 90, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Govang

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govang 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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