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Govinski Family History

Govinski 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: Golinski, Gavinski, Wolinski, Dolinski, Losinski, Solinski, Nowinski

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Where is the Govinski family from?

You can see how Govinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Govinski families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Govinski's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Govinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Govinski 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 60 census records available for the last name Govinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govinski 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Govinski. 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 Govinski. For the veterans among your Govinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govinski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Govinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Govinski in 1963 was 76, and 81 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govinski 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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