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Govoni Family History

Govoni Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic derived from the medieval personal name Godone.

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


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Where is the Govoni family from?

You can see how Govoni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govoni family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Govoni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Govoni families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Govoni's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Govoni families in 1891.
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What did your Govoni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Govoni. 18% of Govoni men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Govoni women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Govoni were Helper and Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Helper
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    32%
  • Burler
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Operator
    19%

What Govoni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Govoni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govoni 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 661 immigration records available for the last name Govoni. 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 540 military records available for the last name Govoni. For the veterans among your Govoni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govoni lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Govoni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Govoni in 1957 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Govoni

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govoni 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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