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Modersohn Family History

Modersohn 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: Anderson, Enderson, Merson, Broderson, Wooderson, Fogerson, Alderson

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Where is the Modersohn family from?

You can see how Modersohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modersohn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Modersohn families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Modersohn's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Modersohn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modersohn 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 119 census records available for the last name Modersohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modersohn 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Modersohn. 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 83 military records available for the last name Modersohn. For the veterans among your Modersohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modersohn lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Modersohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Modersohn in 1959 was 61, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modersohn 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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