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Governs Family History

Governs 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: Govern, Ovens, Gover, Lovern, Goens, Goeres, Goers, Governor, Govert

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Where is the Governs family from?

You can see how Governs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Governs family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Governs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Governs family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Governs's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Governs families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Governs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Governs 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Governs. 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 8 military records available for the last name Governs. For the veterans among your Governs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Governs lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1992, in the United States, Governs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Governs in 1986 was 77, and 88 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Governs 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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