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Modira Family History

Modira 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: Modica, Mora, Mira, Moder, Monica, Madeira, Madera, Fodera, Godina

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Where is the Modira family from?

You can see how Modira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modira family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Modira family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Modira's in USA. New York had the highest population of Modira families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modira 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 29 census records available for the last name Modira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modira 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Modira. 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 Modira. For the veterans among your Modira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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