Researching William Mcgovern
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 77 people with the Mcgovern surname? In that year Mcgovern was ranked number 3502 for popularity in the UK. |
The name William means "resolute guardian" and is of German origin.
Records of William Mcgovern on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for William Mcgovern and the Mcgovern Family History
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| Did you know that there are currently 4443 people with the Mcgovern surname in the UK? Mcgovern is now ranked number 1318 for popularity in the UK. |
Mcgovern Family Tree Databases
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| Did you know that there are currently 12153 people with the Mcgovern surname in the USA? Mcgovern is ranked number 153 for popularity in the USA. |
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Study the Ellis Island Database for information on William Mcgovern. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Some Famous People called William Mcgovern
William Montgomery McGovern
William Montgomery McGovern (September 28, 1897 – December 12, 1964) was an American adventurer, political scientist, Northwestern University professor, anthropologist and journalist. He was a possible inspiration for the character of Indiana Jones.
McGovern's life may be more incredible than the fictional character he spawned. By age 30, he had already explored the Amazon and braved uncharted regions of the Himalayas, survived revolution in Mexico, studied at Oxford and the Sorbonne and become a Buddhist priest in a Japanese monastery. He became a beloved lecturer, war correspondent and military strategist.
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