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Modersbach Family History

Modersbach 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: Odenbach, Gersbach, Dernbach, Bommersbach, Morsch, Orbach, Hollerbach

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Where is the Modersbach family from?

You can see how Modersbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modersbach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Modersbach families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Modersbach's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Modersbach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modersbach 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 26 census records available for the last name Modersbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modersbach 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Modersbach. 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 20 military records available for the last name Modersbach. For the veterans among your Modersbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modersbach lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Modersbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Modersbach in 1969 was 83, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modersbach 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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