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Govic Family History

Govic 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: Gavin, Lovick, Golec, Bozic, Govan, Govier, Golin, Gobin, Golia

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Govic 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 139 census records available for the last name Govic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govic 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Govic. 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 15 military records available for the last name Govic. For the veterans among your Govic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govic lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Govic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Govic in 1967 was 55, and 38 in 2003.

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