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Govener Family History

Govener 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: Coveney, Greener, Govier, Goldner, Gover, Goenner, Goehner, Goeser

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Where is the Govener family from?

You can see how Govener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govener family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Govener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Govener families living in Indiana. This was about 47% of all the recorded Govener's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Govener families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Govener 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 160 census records available for the last name Govener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govener 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Govener. 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 10 military records available for the last name Govener. For the veterans among your Govener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govener lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Govener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Govener in 1973 was 71, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govener 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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