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Govanni Family History

Govanni 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: Giovanni, Govan, Govoni, Gianni, Vanni, Giovanini, Bonanni, Ozanne

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Where is the Govanni family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Govanni. 50% of Govanni men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Baker
    50%

What Govanni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Govanni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govanni 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Govanni. 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 39 military records available for the last name Govanni. For the veterans among your Govanni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govanni lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1998, in the United States, Govanni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Govanni in 1989 was 79, and 89 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Govanni

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govanni 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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