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Modtland Family History

Modtland 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: Mortland, Maitland, Morland, Odland, Madland, Moreland, Outland

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Where is the Modtland family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Modtland. 100% of Modtland 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
    100%

What Modtland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Modtland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modtland 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Modtland. 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 4 military records available for the last name Modtland. For the veterans among your Modtland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modtland lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Modtland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Modtland in 1966 was 71, and 92 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modtland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modtland 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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