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Moders Family History

Moders 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, Moyers, Moers, Mooers, Mowers, Moses, Rodes, Roder, Oder

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Where is the Moders family from?

You can see how Moders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moders family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moders families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Moders families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Moders's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Moders families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moders 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 76 census records available for the last name Moders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moders 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Moders. 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 5 military records available for the last name Moders. For the veterans among your Moders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moders lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1977, in the United States, Moders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Moders in 1966 was 88, and 88 in 1977.

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