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Govitch Family History

Govitch 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: Kovatch, Kovich, Sovich, Novich, Gotch, Levitch, Povich, Polich

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Where is the Govitch family from?

You can see how Govitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govitch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Govitch families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Govitch family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Govitch's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Govitch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Govitch 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 54 census records available for the last name Govitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govitch 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Govitch. 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 Govitch. For the veterans among your Govitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govitch lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govitch 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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