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Modawell Family History

Modawell 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: Mcdowell, Mowell, Rodwell, Madewell, Bodwell, Modrell, Modell, Oswell

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Where is the Modawell family from?

You can see how Modawell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modawell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Modawell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Modawell families living in Alabama. This was about 75% of all the recorded Modawell's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Modawell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modawell 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 192 census records available for the last name Modawell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modawell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Modawell. 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 147 military records available for the last name Modawell. For the veterans among your Modawell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modawell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Modawell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Modawell in 1971 was 83, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modawell 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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