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Govi Family History

Govi 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: Gori, Gove, Gong, Mori, Gavin, Gold, Love, Dove, Grove, Goy

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Where is the Govi family from?

You can see how Govi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govi family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Govi family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Govi's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Govi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Govi 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 154 census records available for the last name Govi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govi 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Govi. 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 11 military records available for the last name Govi. For the veterans among your Govi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govi lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Govi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Govi in 1972 was 84, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Govi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govi 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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