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Modispaw Family History

Modispaw 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: Moisan, Modica, Robishaw, Dishaw, Monica, Rodis, Mossman, Modesto

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Where is the Modispaw family from?

You can see how Modispaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modispaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Modispaw families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Modispaw's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Modispaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modispaw 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 Modispaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Modispaw. 60% of Modispaw men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Labor
    40%

What Modispaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Modispaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modispaw 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Modispaw. 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 12 military records available for the last name Modispaw. For the veterans among your Modispaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modispaw lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Modispaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Modispaw in 1968 was 65, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modispaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modispaw 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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