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Govier Family History

Govier Name Meaning

English (southwestern): unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Gover, Grover, Hover, Glovier, Kover, Dover, Cozier, Geier, Dozier

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Where is the Govier family from?

You can see how Govier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Govier families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 17 Govier families living in Wisconsin. This was about 61% of all the recorded Govier's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Govier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Govier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Govier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Govier. 32% of Govier men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Govier women worked as a Housekeeping. Some less common occupations for Americans named Govier were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeping
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Govier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govier 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 817 immigration records available for the last name Govier. 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 908 military records available for the last name Govier. For the veterans among your Govier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Govier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Govier in 1963 was 60, and 89 in 2003.

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