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Modlow Family History

Modlow 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: Modrow, Molloy, Mollo, Koslow, Marlow, Ludlow, Maslow, Kozlow, Hudlow

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Where is the Modlow family from?

You can see how Modlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modlow family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Modlow family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Modlow's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Modlow families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modlow 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 18 census records available for the last name Modlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modlow 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 Modlow. 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 4 military records available for the last name Modlow. For the veterans among your Modlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modlow lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1990, in the United States, Modlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Modlow in 1976 was 83, and 95 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modlow 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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