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Moovell Family History

Moovell Surname 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: Morell, Mowell, Dovell, Woodell, Mortell, Covell, Morrell, Bovell

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Where is the Moovell family from?

You can see how Moovell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moovell family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Moovell families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Moovell families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Moovell's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Moovell families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Moovell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moovell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Moovell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Moovell. For the veterans among your Moovell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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