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Govern Name Meaning

Irish: shortened form of McGovern .

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


Similar surnames: Mcgovern, Davern, Given, Gowen, Govan, Severn, Goers, Gowers, Gove

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Where is the Govern family from?

You can see how Govern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govern family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Govern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Govern families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Govern's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Govern families in 1911.
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What did your Govern ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Govern. 100% of Govern men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Govern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govern 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Govern. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Govern. For the veterans among your Govern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govern lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Govern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Govern in 1951 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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