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Modey Family History

Modey 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, Model, Money, Morey, Moden, Mosey, Mode, Madey, Mody, Moley

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Where is the Modey family from?

You can see how Modey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Modey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Modey families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Modey's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Modey families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modey 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 Modey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Modey. 30% of Modey men worked as a Miner and 100% of Modey women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Miner
    30%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Modey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Modey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modey 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Modey. 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 40 military records available for the last name Modey. For the veterans among your Modey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1994, in the United States, Modey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Modey in 1960 was 56, and 91 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modey 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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