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Govek Family History

Govek 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: Gover, Godek, Gove, Govea, Over, Rover, Gower, Love, Cover, Dove

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Where is the Govek family from?

You can see how Govek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Govek families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Govek family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Govek's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Govek families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Govek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Govek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Govek. 100% of Govek men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Govek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Govek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govek 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Govek. 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 126 military records available for the last name Govek. For the veterans among your Govek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govek lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Govek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Govek in 1970 was 75, and 95 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Govek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govek 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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