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Modcock Family History

Modcock 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: Woodcock, Bocock, Morlock, Pidcock, Maddock, Adcock, Molock, Madlock

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Where is the Modcock family from?

You can see how Modcock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modcock family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Modcock family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Modcock's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Modcock families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Modcock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modcock 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Modcock. 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 Modcock. For the veterans among your Modcock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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