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Govers Family History

Govers 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, Goers, Govert, Govero, Govern, Gowers, Over, Rover, Gower

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Where is the Govers family from?

You can see how Govers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govers family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Govers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Govers family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Govers's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Govers families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Govers 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 Govers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Govers. 100% of Govers 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Govers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govers 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Govers. 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 208 military records available for the last name Govers. For the veterans among your Govers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govers lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Govers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Govers in 1966 was 69, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govers 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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