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Govedich Family History

Govedich Name 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: Rodich, Goldrich, Gleich, Goodrich, Gerich, Leverich, Medich

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Where is the Govedich family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Govedich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Govedich ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Coal Cutter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Govedich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govedich 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Govedich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Govedich. For the veterans among your Govedich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govedich lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Govedich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Govedich in 1970 was 62, and 87 in 1997.

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