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Govenar Family History

Govenar 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, Governor, Goveia, Govea, Over, Rover, Gower, Cover, Bonar

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Where is the Govenar family from?

You can see how Govenar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govenar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Govenar family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Govenar's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Govenar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Govenar 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 33 census records available for the last name Govenar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govenar 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Govenar. 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 7 military records available for the last name Govenar. For the veterans among your Govenar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govenar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Govenar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Govenar in 1964 was 55, and 84 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govenar 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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