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Movey Family History

Movey 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: Money, Tovey, Dovey, Bovey, Morey, Sovey, Covey, Hovey, Mcvey, Povey

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Where is the Movey family from?

You can see how Movey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Movey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Movey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Movey family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Movey's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Movey families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Movey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Movey 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Movey. 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 77 military records available for the last name Movey. For the veterans among your Movey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Movey lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Movey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Movey in 1976 was 72, and 84 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Movey 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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