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Modera Family History

Modera 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: Moder, Madera, Fodera, Morera, Modena, Mora, Roder, Oder, Mader

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Where is the Modera family from?

You can see how Modera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Modera family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Modera's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Modera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modera 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 Modera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Modera. 100% of Modera men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Modera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Modera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modera 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 Modera. 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 10 military records available for the last name Modera. For the veterans among your Modera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modera lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Modera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Modera in 1975 was 81, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modera 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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