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Govar Family History

Govar 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: Govan, Goar, Gover, Kovar, Godar, Tovar, Over, Omar, Rover, Gower

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Where is the Govar family from?

You can see how Govar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Govar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Govar families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Govar's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Govar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Govar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Govar ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Govar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govar 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Govar. 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 7 military records available for the last name Govar. For the veterans among your Govar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Govar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Govar in 1966 was 47, and 77 in 1998.

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