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Movsessian Family History

Movsessian 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, Messman, Nersesian, Moseman, Hovanesian

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Where is the Movsessian family from?

You can see how Movsessian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Movsessian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Movsessian families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Movsessian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Movsessian families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Movsessian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Movsessian 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Movsessian. 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 37 military records available for the last name Movsessian. For the veterans among your Movsessian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Movsessian lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Movsessian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Movsessian in 1973 was 64, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Movsessian 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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