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Movsesian Family History

Movsesian 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: Hovsepian, Mossman, Nersesian, Moseman, Hovanesian, Moses, Montesi

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Where is the Movsesian family from?

You can see how Movsesian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Movsesian family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Movsesian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Movsesian family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Movsesian's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Movsesian families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Movsesian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Movsesian 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Movsesian. 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 67 military records available for the last name Movsesian. For the veterans among your Movsesian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Movsesian lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Movsesian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Movsesian in 1955 was 56, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Movsesian 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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