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Modai Family History

Modai 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: Modi, Mori, Mohan, Boda, Mora, Madan, Monday, Oda, Toda, Moder

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Modai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modai 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Modai. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Modai. For the veterans among your Modai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modai lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2002, in the United States, Modai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Modai in 1992 was 67, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modai 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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