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Modeman Family History

Modeman 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: Rodeman, Moreman, Moseman, Coleman, Roseman, Bodman, Goeman, Mossman

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Where is the Modeman family from?

You can see how Modeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modeman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Modeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Modeman family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Modeman's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Modeman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modeman 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 61 census records available for the last name Modeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modeman 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Modeman. 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 Modeman. For the veterans among your Modeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modeman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modeman 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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