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Gove Family History

Gove Surname Meaning

Scottish (Kincardines and Angus): variant of Gow. English (Devon): variant of Goff.

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


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Where is the Gove family from?

You can see how Gove families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gove family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gove families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 79 Gove families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Gove's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gove families in 1891.
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What did your Gove ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gove. 38% of Gove men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Gove women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gove were Dock Labourer and Shorthand Typist.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    38%
  • Bus Driver
    13%
  • Mechanic
    13%
  • Dock Labourer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Factory Worker Food Canning packing
    2%
  • Housework
    2%
  • Shorthand Typist
    2%

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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Gove. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gove 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Gove. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Gove. For the veterans among your Gove ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gove lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gove life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gove in 1953 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gove 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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