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Movall Family History

Movall 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: Moll, Foxall, Duvall, Morell, Mowell, Mall, Dovell, Mccall, Morrall

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Where is the Movall family from?

You can see how Movall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Movall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Movall family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Movall's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Movall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Movall 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 Movall ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Movall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Movall 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Movall. 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 20 military records available for the last name Movall. For the veterans among your Movall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Movall lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Movall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Movall in 1967 was 84, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Movall 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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