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Goverd Family History

Goverd Surname Meaning

variant of Gover with excrescent -d.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Goverd family from?

You can see how Goverd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goverd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Goverd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Goverd families living in Somerset. This was about 93% of all the recorded Goverd's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Goverd families in 1891.
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What did your Goverd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goverd. 60% of Goverd men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Goverd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    60%
  • Builders Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Goverd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Goverd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goverd 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Goverd. 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 54 military records available for the last name Goverd. For the veterans among your Goverd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goverd lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Goverd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Goverd in 1966 was 85, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goverd 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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