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Modeen Family History

Modeen 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: Bodeen, Moden, Boden, Moder, Morgen, Model, Roden, Moen, Soden, Moren

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Where is the Modeen family from?

You can see how Modeen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modeen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Modeen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Modeen families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Modeen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Modeen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modeen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Modeen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Modeen. 48% of Modeen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Modeen women worked as a Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Modeen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Modeen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modeen 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Modeen. 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 201 military records available for the last name Modeen. For the veterans among your Modeen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modeen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Modeen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Modeen in 1961 was 58, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modeen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modeen 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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