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Govean Family History

Govean 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, Govern, Govea, Gorman, Goeman, Goren, Goman, Gowan, Goleman

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Where is the Govean family from?

You can see how Govean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govean family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Govean families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Govean family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Govean's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Govean families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Govean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govean 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Govean. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Govean. For the veterans among your Govean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govean lifespan?

Average Govean life expectancy in 2003 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govean 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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