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Modes Family History

Modes 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: Moses, Rodes, Moder, Mones, Model, Lodes, Moes, Hodes, Moles, Moden

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Where is the Modes family from?

You can see how Modes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Modes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Modes families living in Cheshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Modes's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Modes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modes 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 Modes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Modes. 23% of Modes men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Modes women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Modes were Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Modes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modes 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Modes. 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 525 military records available for the last name Modes. For the veterans among your Modes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Modes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Modes in 1962 was 66, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modes 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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