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Govind Family History

Govind Surname Meaning

Hindu from a personal name from Sanskrit govinda ‘keeper of cows’ an epithet of the god Krishna.

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


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You can see how Govind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govind family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Govind family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Govind's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Govind families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Govind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govind 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Govind. 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 624 military records available for the last name Govind. For the veterans among your Govind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govind lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Govind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Govind in 1982 was 26, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govind 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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