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Governali Family History

Governali 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: Governale, Gornall, Coverdale, Overall, Hovermale, Governor, Govern

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Where is the Governali family from?

You can see how Governali families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Governali family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Governali families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Governali family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Governali's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Governali families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Governali 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 Governali ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Governali. 50% of Governali men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Baker
    50%

What Governali family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Governali. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Governali 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Governali. 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 65 military records available for the last name Governali. For the veterans among your Governali ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Governali lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Governali life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Governali in 1958 was 50, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Governali

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Governali 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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