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Govender Family History

Govender Surname Meaning

Hindu from Sanskrit gopendra ‘chief of cowherds’ an epithet of the god Krishna.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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What did your Govender ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Govender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govender 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Govender. 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 4 military records available for the last name Govender. For the veterans among your Govender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govender lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2000, in the United States, Govender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Govender in 1992 was 43, and 38 in 2000.

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