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Modist Family History

Modist 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: Moist, Most, Rodis, Modesto, Moris, Molis, Modi, Modeste, Moise

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Where is the Modist family from?

You can see how Modist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modist family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Modist families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Modist family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Modist's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Modist families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modist 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 75 census records available for the last name Modist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modist 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Modist. 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 8 military records available for the last name Modist. For the veterans among your Modist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modist lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Modist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Modist in 1969 was 72, and 74 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modist 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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