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Govednik Family History

Govednik 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: Gornik, Olejnik, Kopernik, Gorelik, Govoni, Governor, Olenik, Govern

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Where is the Govednik family from?

You can see how Govednik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govednik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Govednik families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Govednik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Govednik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Govednik 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 Govednik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser was the top reported job for people in the USA named Govednik. 100% of Govednik men worked as a Presser.

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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

  • Presser
    100%

What Govednik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Govednik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govednik 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Govednik. 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 44 military records available for the last name Govednik. For the veterans among your Govednik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govednik lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Govednik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Govednik in 1950 was 44, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Govednik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govednik 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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