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Govett Family History

Govett Surname Meaning

Perhaps from an unrecorded Middle English personal name Goffet, Govet a diminutive form of Goff, a pet form of Godfrey.

Compare Goffin, Govey.

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


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Where is the Govett family from?

You can see how Govett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Govett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 112 Govett families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Govett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Govett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Govett 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 Govett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mixed Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Govett. 50% of Govett men worked as a Mixed Farmer and 73% of Govett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Govett were Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Mixed Farmer
    50%
  • Lorry Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Govett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govett 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 937 immigration records available for the last name Govett. 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 294 military records available for the last name Govett. For the veterans among your Govett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Govett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Govett in 1963 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govett 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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