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Govanna Family History

Govanna 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, Giovanni, Cavanna, Kovanda, Hanna, Ozanne, Manna, Gann, Goman

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Govanna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govanna 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Govanna. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Govanna. For the veterans among your Govanna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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