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Modebach Family History

Modebach 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: Odenbach, Loebach, Orbach, Delach, Moench, Rohrbach, Goldbach

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Where is the Modebach family from?

You can see how Modebach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modebach family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Modebach family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Modebach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Modebach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modebach 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 7 census records available for the last name Modebach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modebach 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Modebach. 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 2 military records available for the last name Modebach. For the veterans among your Modebach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modebach lifespan?

Average Modebach life expectancy in 1969 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modebach 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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