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Modison Family History

Modison 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: Madison, Morison, Maison, Modin, Monson, Addison, Madson, Moisan

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Where is the Modison family from?

You can see how Modison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modison family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Modison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Modison family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Modison's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Modison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modison 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 Modison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Modison. 100% of Modison men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Modison women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Modison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modison 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 Modison. 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 13 military records available for the last name Modison. For the veterans among your Modison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modison lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modison

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