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Govesky Family History

Govesky 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: Zavesky, Volesky, Olesky, Gorsky, Molesky, Konesky, Lovely, Goewey

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Where is the Govesky family from?

You can see how Govesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govesky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Govesky family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Govesky's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Govesky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Govesky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Govesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govesky 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Govesky. 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 2 military records available for the last name Govesky. For the veterans among your Govesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govesky lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1992, in the United States, Govesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Govesky in 1978 was 64, and 79 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Govesky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govesky 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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