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Govro Family History

Govro Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Gauvreau.

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


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Where is the Govro family from?

You can see how Govro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govro family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Govro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Govro families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Govro's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Govro families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Govro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Govro ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Govro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govro 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Govro. 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 149 military records available for the last name Govro. For the veterans among your Govro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govro lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Govro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Govro in 1957 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

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