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Govil Family History

Govil 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: Covil, Gavin, Godel, Goupil, Goll, Civil, Gogol, Gohl, Gobel, Govan

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Govil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govil 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Govil. 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 21 military records available for the last name Govil. For the veterans among your Govil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govil lifespan?

Average Govil life expectancy in 2003 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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