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Govry Family History

Govry 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: Gory, Gorry, Geary, Goody, Goy, Gohr, Gore, Dobry, Ory, Overy

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Where is the Govry family from?

You can see how Govry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Govry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Govry family living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Govry's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Govry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Govry 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 25 census records available for the last name Govry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govry 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Govry. 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 1 military records available for the last name Govry. For the veterans among your Govry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govry lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govry 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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