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Modery Family History

Modery 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, Mowery, Dery, Roder, Oder, Mader, Loder, Coder, Mower, Model

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Where is the Modery family from?

You can see how Modery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modery family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Modery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Modery families living in Maine. This was about 40% of all the recorded Modery's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Modery families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modery 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 Modery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Modery. 50% of Modery men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Modery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Modery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modery 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Modery. 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 Modery. For the veterans among your Modery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modery lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Modery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Modery in 1963 was 78, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modery 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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