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Modl Family History

Modl 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: Moll, Model, Madl, Modi, Mol, Mohl, Motl, Mode, Mody, Moul

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Where is the Modl family from?

You can see how Modl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Modl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Modl families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Modl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Modl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modl 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 Modl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Modl. 100% of Modl 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Modl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modl 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Modl. 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 587 military records available for the last name Modl. For the veterans among your Modl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Modl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Modl in 1966 was 70, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modl 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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