Govindan Family History

Govindan Surname Meaning

Indian (mainly southern states): from a personal name derived from Sanskrit Govind ‘protector of cows’ an epithet of the god Krishna.

— Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames the southern Indian name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Govan, Guinan, Godina, Gavigan, Gividen, Goonan, Gavenda, Gordan, Kovanda, Gonda

246	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
151	Military Records
285	Immigration Records
12	Census and Voter Lists
10	Member Trees

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Where is the Govindan family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Govindan 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 Record

There are 12 census records available for the last name Govindan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govindan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 285 immigration records available for the last name Govindan. 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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Military Records

There are 151 military records available for the last name Govindan. For the veterans among your Govindan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Average Govindan life expectancy in 1998 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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Govindan Surname Meaning

Indian (mainly southern states): from a personal name derived from Sanskrit Govind ‘protector of cows’ an epithet of the god Krishna.

— Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames the southern Indian name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

What Govindan family records will you find?

What is the average Govindan lifespan?

Average Govindan life expectancy in 1998 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

Govindan Family History

Govindan Surname Meaning

704 record(s) for Govindan

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Passenger List

Military Records

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Govindan Surname Meaning

704 record(s) for Govindan

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Where is the Govindan family from?

What Govindan family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Govindan lifespan?

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