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Mova Family History

Mova 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: Mora, Mota, Mola, Moya, Cova, Mona, Nova, Moga, Bova, Sova

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Where is the Mova family from?

You can see how Mova families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mova family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mova families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Mova families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mova's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Mova families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mova surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mova ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mova. 100% of Mova men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    100%

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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Mova. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mova 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Mova. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mova. For the veterans among your Mova ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mova lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2002, in the United States, Mova life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mova in 1993 was 45, and 54 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mova ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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