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Moden Family History

Moden Surname Meaning

Swedish (Modén): ornamental or topographic name from mo ‘sandy heath’ + the adjectival suffix -én a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’ with intrusive -d- for euphony.

English: variant of Mutton.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Moden family from?

You can see how Moden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 110 Moden families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Moden's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Moden families in 1891.
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What did your Moden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Moden. 29% of Moden men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 71% of Moden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moden were Blacksmith and House Duties Unpaid.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Agricultural Labourer
    29%
  • Ganger Roadman Cumbs
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Blacksmith
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Household Duties
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • House Duties Unpaid
    4%

What Moden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Moden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moden 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 681 immigration records available for the last name Moden. 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 828 military records available for the last name Moden. For the veterans among your Moden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moden lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Moden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Moden in 1957 was 65, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moden 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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