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Govocek Family History

Govocek 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: Novacek, Lovick, Glock, Vacek, Vlcek, Govier, Toporek, Boock, Ogorek

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Where is the Govocek family from?

You can see how Govocek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govocek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Govocek family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Govocek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Govocek families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Govocek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govocek 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Govocek. 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 6 military records available for the last name Govocek. For the veterans among your Govocek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govocek lifespan?

Average Govocek life expectancy in 1965 was 49 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govocek 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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