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Movesley Family History

Movesley 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: Mosley, Moberley, Homesley, Moseley, Mousley, Overley, Lovely, Medley

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Where is the Movesley family from?

You can see how Movesley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Movesley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Movesley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Movesley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Movesley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Movesley 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 18 census records available for the last name Movesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Movesley 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 Movesley. 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 Movesley. For the veterans among your Movesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Movesley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Movesley

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