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Modo Family History

Modo 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: Bodo, Modi, Mondo, Hodo, Moro, Mode, Mody, Mori, Moss, Mole

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Where is the Modo family from?

You can see how Modo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Modo families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Modo families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Modo's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Modo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modo 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 Modo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Modo. 100% of Modo women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Modo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Modo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modo 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Modo. 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 28 military records available for the last name Modo. For the veterans among your Modo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Modo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Modo in 1966 was 77, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modo 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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