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Modill Family History

Modill 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: Madill, Modell, Mcdill, Mill, Moll, Dill, Model, Mcgill, Odell

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Where is the Modill family from?

You can see how Modill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modill family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Modill families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Modill families living in Alberta. This was about 71% of all the recorded Modill's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Modill families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modill 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 68 census records available for the last name Modill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modill 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Modill. 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 2 military records available for the last name Modill. For the veterans among your Modill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modill lifespan?

Average Modill life expectancy in 2004 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modill 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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