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Modaff Family History

Modaff 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: Medoff, Mcduff, Madoff, Mohan, Boda, Mora, Morant, Madan, Monday, Oda

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Where is the Modaff family from?

You can see how Modaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modaff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Modaff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Modaff families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Modaff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Modaff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modaff 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 Modaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Servant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Modaff. 50% of Modaff women worked as a Servant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Modaff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Modaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modaff 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Modaff. 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 82 military records available for the last name Modaff. For the veterans among your Modaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modaff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Modaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Modaff in 1963 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modaff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modaff 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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