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Modessa Family History

Modessa 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: Modesto, Modeste, Podesta, Modena, Mossa, Messa, Moussa, Moses, Moss

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Where is the Modessa family from?

You can see how Modessa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modessa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Modessa family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Modessa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Modessa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modessa 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 12 census records available for the last name Modessa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modessa 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Modessa. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Modessa. For the veterans among your Modessa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modessa lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2004, in the United States, Modessa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Modessa in 1994 was 62, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modessa 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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