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Govendo Family History

Govendo 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: Giovenco, Gavenda, Govero, Ovando, Toledo, Glendon, Endo, Kondo

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Where is the Govendo family from?

You can see how Govendo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govendo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Govendo families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Govendo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Govendo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Govendo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Govendo ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Govendo ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Govendo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govendo 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Govendo. 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 18 military records available for the last name Govendo. For the veterans among your Govendo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govendo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Govendo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Govendo in 1966 was 71, and 83 in 2003.

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