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Govreau Family History

Govreau Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Gauvreau.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Govreau family from?

You can see how Govreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govreau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Govreau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Govreau families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Govreau's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Govreau families in 1911.
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What did your Govreau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Govreau. 100% of Govreau men worked as a Truck Driver.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Govreau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Govreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govreau 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Govreau. 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 253 military records available for the last name Govreau. For the veterans among your Govreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govreau lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Govreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Govreau in 1949 was 47, and 76 in 2003.

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