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Modig Family History

Modig 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: Modi, Modin, Modic, Mori, Moder, Bodin, Rodis, Model, Molin, Lodi

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Where is the Modig family from?

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

In 1940, Machinist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Modig. 100% of Modig men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Modig women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Modig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Modig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modig 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Modig. 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 70 military records available for the last name Modig. For the veterans among your Modig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Modig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Modig in 1962 was 70, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modig 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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