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Movas Family History

Movas 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: Lovas, Moras, Jonas, Moses, Moss, Mohan, Mora, Maras, Minas, Vas

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Where is the Movas family from?

You can see how Movas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Movas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Movas families living in Massachusetts. This was about 29% of all the recorded Movas's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Movas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Movas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Movas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Movas 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Movas. 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 4 military records available for the last name Movas. For the veterans among your Movas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Movas lifespan?

Average Movas life expectancy in 1972 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Movas 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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