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Moderick Family History

Moderick 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: Roderick, Broderick, Mudrick, Dederick, Derick, Rhoderick, Rodrick

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Where is the Moderick family from?

You can see how Moderick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moderick family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Moderick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Moderick family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Moderick's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Moderick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moderick 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 Moderick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moderick. 50% of Moderick men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

What Moderick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Moderick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moderick 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Moderick. 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 3 military records available for the last name Moderick. For the veterans among your Moderick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moderick lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1998, in the United States, Moderick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Moderick in 1983 was 76, and 81 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moderick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moderick 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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