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Modderman Family History

Modderman 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: Moerman, Sonderman, Soderman, Corderman, Holderman, Moorman, Ockerman

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Where is the Modderman family from?

You can see how Modderman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modderman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Modderman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Modderman family living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Modderman's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Modderman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modderman 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 Modderman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Modderman. 43% of Modderman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Modderman women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Celery Grower
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Modderman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Modderman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modderman 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Modderman. 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 61 military records available for the last name Modderman. For the veterans among your Modderman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modderman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Modderman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Modderman in 1957 was 33, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modderman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modderman 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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