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Modschiedler Family History

Modschiedler 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: Schindler, Schedler, Schaedler, Schneller, Schilder, Scheidler

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Where is the Modschiedler family from?

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

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Modschiedler. 60% of Modschiedler men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Modschiedler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Modschiedler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modschiedler 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Modschiedler. 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 169 military records available for the last name Modschiedler. For the veterans among your Modschiedler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modschiedler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Modschiedler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Modschiedler in 1965 was 49, and 92 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modschiedler 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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