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Govlie Family History

Govlie 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: Gole, Govier, Golin, Goldie, Golia, Sorlie, Golde, Goslin, Sollie

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Where is the Govlie family from?

You can see how Govlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govlie family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Govlie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Govlie families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Govlie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Govlie families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Govlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govlie 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 Govlie. 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 Govlie. For the veterans among your Govlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govlie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govlie 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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