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Modock Family History

Modock 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: Molock, Moock, Mock, Dock, Boock, Hydock, Bocock, Morlock, Morck

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Where is the Modock family from?

You can see how Modock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modock family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Modock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Modock family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Modock's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Modock families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modock 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 Modock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Modock. 34% of Modock men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Modock women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Modock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Modock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modock 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Modock. 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 137 military records available for the last name Modock. For the veterans among your Modock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modock lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Modock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Modock in 1966 was 73, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modock 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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