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Moddell Family History

Moddell 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: Modrell, Modell, Caddell, Model, Odell, Reddell, Riddell, Bodell

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Where is the Moddell family from?

You can see how Moddell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moddell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Moddell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Moddell families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Moddell's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Moddell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moddell 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 87 census records available for the last name Moddell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moddell 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Moddell. 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 10 military records available for the last name Moddell. For the veterans among your Moddell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moddell lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Moddell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Moddell in 1974 was 78, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moddell 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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