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Modan Family History

Modan 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: Mohan, Madan, Moran, Mogan, Modin, Moden, Moan, Moman, Mordan, Bogdan

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Where is the Modan family from?

You can see how Modan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Modan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Modan families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Modan's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Modan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modan 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 140 census records available for the last name Modan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modan 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Modan. 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 36 military records available for the last name Modan. For the veterans among your Modan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modan lifespan?

Average Modan life expectancy in 2001 was 83 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 Modan 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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