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Modave Family History

Modave 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: Moravec, Soave, Malave, Dave, Morace, Mcdade, Moravek, Mode, Mondale

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Where is the Modave family from?

You can see how Modave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modave family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Modave family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Modave's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Modave families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modave surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Modave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modave 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Modave. 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 15 military records available for the last name Modave. For the veterans among your Modave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modave lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Modave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Modave in 1964 was 87, and 94 in 2003.

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