Govier Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Govier Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Govier family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 17
Female Servant 14
Male Servant 10
Labourer 8
Apprentice 4
Blacksmith 4
Carpenter 4
Dress Maker 4
Independent 4
Pauper 4
Shoe Maker 4
Farmer 3
Tailor 3
Milliner 3
Sawyer 3
Boot Closer 2
Grocer 1
Lace Maker 1
Blacksmith Apprentice 1
Brickmaker Apprentice 1
Hamllier 1
Shoemaker 1
Smith Journeyman 1
Tailor Journeyman 1
B Smith J 1

Govier Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gover 83% 7,475
2 Govier 100% 4,310
3 Guiver 50% 2,088
4 Gaver 67% 119

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The surname Govier is the 2nd most popular variant of Gover.

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