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Govin Family History

Govin Surname Meaning

French: topographic name from a diminutive of gove ‘cave’.

Indian: from an Anglicized form of the personal name Govind (see Govindan).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Govin family from?

You can see how Govin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Govin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Govin families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Govin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Govin families in 1911.
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What did your Govin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Govin. 50% of Govin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Govin women worked as a Couturire.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    100%

What Govin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Govin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Govin. 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 341 military records available for the last name Govin. For the veterans among your Govin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Govin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Govin in 1962 was 85, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govin 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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