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Govus Family History

Govus 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: Govan, Bonus, Gaus, Golub, Bogus, Goos, Vogus, Gomes, Goss, Goes

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Where is the Govus family from?

You can see how Govus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govus family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Govus families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Govus's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Govus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Govus 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 Govus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Govus. 100% of Govus 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 866 census records available for the last name Govus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govus 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Govus. 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 30 military records available for the last name Govus. For the veterans among your Govus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govus lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Govus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Govus in 1975 was 88, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Govus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govus 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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