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Govindani Family History

Govindani 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: Govan, Guinan, Virani, Godina, Gavigan, Giovanni, Oldani, Sindoni

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Govindani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govindani 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Govindani. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Govindani. For the veterans among your Govindani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govindani lifespan?

Average Govindani life expectancy in 2002 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govindani 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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