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Govignon Family History

Govignon 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: Grignon, Davignon, Covington, Godino, Ovington, Gougeon, Gavigan

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Where is the Govignon family from?

You can see how Govignon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govignon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Govignon family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Govignon's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Govignon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Govignon 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 21 census records available for the last name Govignon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govignon 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Govignon. 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 5 military records available for the last name Govignon. For the veterans among your Govignon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govignon lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Govignon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Govignon in 1973 was 84, and 72 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govignon 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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