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Govier Family History

Govier Surname Meaning

English (southwestern): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Govier family from?

You can see how Govier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Govier families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 182 Govier families living in Somerset. This was about 25% of all the recorded Govier's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Govier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Govier 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 Govier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Govier. 14% of Govier men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Govier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Govier were Jobbing Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Jobbing Gardener
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    2%

What Govier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Govier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govier 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 817 immigration records available for the last name Govier. 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 908 military records available for the last name Govier. For the veterans among your Govier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Govier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Govier in 1963 was 60, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Govier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govier 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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