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Movelle Family History

Movelle 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: Lavelle, Melle, Molle, Novello, Monville, Morell, Mowell, Morella

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What did your Movelle ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Movelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Movelle 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Movelle. 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 11 military records available for the last name Movelle. For the veterans among your Movelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Movelle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Movelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Movelle in 1965 was 68, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Movelle 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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