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Movshovitz Family History

Movshovitz 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: Moskovitz, Moskowitz, Moscowitz, Gershowitz, Markovitz, Herskovitz

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Where is the Movshovitz family from?

You can see how Movshovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Movshovitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Movshovitz family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Movshovitz's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Movshovitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Movshovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Movshovitz 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Movshovitz. 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 7 military records available for the last name Movshovitz. For the veterans among your Movshovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Movshovitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Movshovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Movshovitz in 1966 was 73, and 80 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Movshovitz 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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