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Modaffari Family History

Modaffari 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: Modafferi, Ghaffari, Hoffart, Macari, Daffern, Bouffard, Jafari

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Where is the Modaffari family from?

You can see how Modaffari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modaffari family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Modaffari family living in Oregon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Modaffari's in USA. Oregon and 1 other state had the highest population of Modaffari families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modaffari 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 Modaffari ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Modaffari. 50% of Modaffari 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
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Janitor
    25%

What Modaffari family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Modaffari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modaffari 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Modaffari. 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 86 military records available for the last name Modaffari. For the veterans among your Modaffari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modaffari lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Modaffari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Modaffari in 1964 was 72, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modaffari

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modaffari 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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