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Govanes Family History

Govanes 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: Goates, Govan, Gowans, Hovanec, Givans, Godines, Goans, Goynes

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Where is the Govanes family from?

You can see how Govanes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govanes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Govanes family living in New Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Govanes's in USA. New Hampshire and 1 other state had the highest population of Govanes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Govanes 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 13 census records available for the last name Govanes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govanes 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 Govanes. 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 Govanes. For the veterans among your Govanes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govanes lifespan?

Average Govanes life expectancy in 1992 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govanes 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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