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Modrick Family History

Modrick 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: Mudrick, Rodrick, Merrick, Roderick, Morici, Orrick, Pedrick, Norrick

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Where is the Modrick family from?

You can see how Modrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modrick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Modrick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Modrick families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Modrick's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Modrick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modrick 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 Modrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Modrick. 45% of Modrick 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
    45%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Modrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Modrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modrick 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 Modrick. 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 32 military records available for the last name Modrick. For the veterans among your Modrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modrick lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Modrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Modrick in 1965 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modrick 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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