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Modeland Family History

Modeland 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: Moreland, Roseland, Copeland, Morland, Deland, Loveland, Odland

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Where is the Modeland family from?

You can see how Modeland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modeland family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Modeland families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 16 Modeland families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Modeland's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Modeland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modeland 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 Modeland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Brakeman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Modeland. 60% of Modeland men worked as a Brakeman.

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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

  • Brakeman
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

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Census Records

There are 903 census records available for the last name Modeland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modeland 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Modeland. 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 44 military records available for the last name Modeland. For the veterans among your Modeland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modeland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Modeland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Modeland in 1963 was 52, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modeland 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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