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Govner Family History

Govner 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: Govier, Gover, Kovner, Rovner, Givner, Over, Rover, Gower, Garner

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Where is the Govner family from?

You can see how Govner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Govner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Govner family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Govner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Govner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Govner 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 76 census records available for the last name Govner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govner 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Govner. 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 11 military records available for the last name Govner. For the veterans among your Govner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govner lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1999, in the United States, Govner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Govner in 1952 was 46, and 66 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govner 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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