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Govden Family History

Govden 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: Golden, Gooden, Godden, Hovden, Goeden, Gorden, Gordon, Bowden

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Where is the Govden family from?

You can see how Govden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govden family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Govden family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Govden's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Govden families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Govden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govden 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Govden. 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 1 military records available for the last name Govden. For the veterans among your Govden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govden 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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