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Moddison Family History

Moddison 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: Maddison, Madison, Addison, Mollison, Jordison, Biddison, Morrison

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Where is the Moddison family from?

You can see how Moddison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moddison family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most Moddison families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1881 there was 1 Moddison family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Moddison's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Moddison families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Moddison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moddison 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Moddison. 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 25 military records available for the last name Moddison. For the veterans among your Moddison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moddison lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1986, in the United States, Moddison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Moddison in 1969 was 70, and 64 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moddison 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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