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Movius Family History

Movius 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: Moris, Molis, Moncus, Mockus, Hofius, Moebius, Lovins, Milius, Melius

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Where is the Movius family from?

You can see how Movius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Movius family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Movius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Movius families living in Warwickshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Movius's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Movius families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Movius 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 Movius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Movius. 18% of Movius men worked as a Farm Helper.

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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

  • Farm Helper
    18%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Movius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Movius 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Movius. 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 149 military records available for the last name Movius. For the veterans among your Movius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Movius lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Movius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Movius in 1965 was 68, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Movius

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Movius 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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