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Modena Family History

Modena Surname Meaning

Italian and Jewish (from Italy): habitational name from the city of Modena in Emilia-Romagna.

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


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Where is the Modena family from?

You can see how Modena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modena family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Modena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Modena families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Modena's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Modena families in 1891.
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What did your Modena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Modena. 28% of Modena men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Modena women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Modena were New Worker and Laborer.

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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
    28%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Machine Operator
    16%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

What Modena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Modena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modena 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 632 immigration records available for the last name Modena. 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 295 military records available for the last name Modena. For the veterans among your Modena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modena lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Modena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Modena in 1961 was 40, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modena

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modena 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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