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Modano Family History

Modano 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: Morano, Sodano, Moyano, Molano, Mohan, Morant, Madan, Solano, Montano

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Where is the Modano family from?

You can see how Modano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modano family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Modano families living in New Brunswick. This was about 69% of all the recorded Modano's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Modano families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modano 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 72 census records available for the last name Modano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modano 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Modano. 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 45 military records available for the last name Modano. For the veterans among your Modano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modano lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Modano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Modano in 1965 was 84, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modano 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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