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Governor Name Meaning

American English: occupational name for a member of the household of a governor.

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


Similar surnames: Overton, Gerner, Grosvenor, Goehner, Governale, Vernon, Lovern

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Where is the Governor family from?

You can see how Governor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Governor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Governor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Governor family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Governor's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Governor families in 1911.
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What did your Governor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Governor. 48% of Governor men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Governor women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Governor were Mechanic and Maid. .

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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
    48%
  • Timber Faller
    24%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Governor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Governor 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Governor. 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 16,000 military records available for the last name Governor. For the veterans among your Governor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Governor lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Governor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Governor in 1947 was 44, and 70 in 2004.

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