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Movak Family History

Movak 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: Novak, Moak, Kozak, Mohan, Mora, Mock, Monk, Mak, Mok, Oak

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Where is the Movak family from?

You can see how Movak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Movak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Movak families living in Michigan. This was about 27% of all the recorded Movak's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Movak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Movak 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 Movak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Movak. 29% of Movak men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Movak women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Movak were Plater and Press Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Plater
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Pickle Packer
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Press Operator
    23%

What Movak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Movak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Movak 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Movak. 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 108 military records available for the last name Movak. For the veterans among your Movak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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