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Goveran Family History

Goveran 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, Goeman, Govan, Goleman, Lovera, Hoverman, Gover, Lovern

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Where is the Goveran family from?

You can see how Goveran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goveran family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Goveran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Goveran family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Goveran's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Goveran families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Goveran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goveran 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Goveran. 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 32 military records available for the last name Goveran. For the veterans among your Goveran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goveran lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goveran 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 Goveran

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