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Goverain Family History

Goverain 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: Govern, Overlin, Germain, Severin, Goeman, Govan, Goleman, Sovereign

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Where is the Goverain family from?

You can see how Goverain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goverain family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Goverain families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Goverain family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Goverain's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goverain families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Goverain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goverain 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Goverain. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goverain. For the veterans among your Goverain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goverain lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goverain 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goverain

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