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Modster Family History

Modster 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: Moster, Master, Oster, Forster, Koster, Moder, Doster, Coster

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Where is the Modster family from?

You can see how Modster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modster family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Modster families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Modster families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Modster's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Modster families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modster 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 15 census records available for the last name Modster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modster 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 Modster. 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 6 military records available for the last name Modster. For the veterans among your Modster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modster lifespan?

Average Modster life expectancy in 1991 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modster 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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