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Govsky Family History

Govsky 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: Gorsky, Grodsky, Wolsky, Gorski, Polsky, Kofsky, Kolsky, Gusky

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Where is the Govsky family from?

You can see how Govsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Govsky family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Govsky's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Govsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Govsky 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 67 census records available for the last name Govsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govsky 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Govsky. 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 13 military records available for the last name Govsky. For the veterans among your Govsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govsky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Govsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Govsky in 1968 was 80, and 90 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govsky 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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