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Moderson Family History

Moderson 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: Anderson, Enderson, Merson, Broderson, Wooderson, Fogerson, Alderson

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Where is the Moderson family from?

You can see how Moderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moderson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moderson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Moderson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 64% of all the recorded Moderson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Moderson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moderson 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 Moderson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moderson. 50% of Moderson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Moderson women worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Collector
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Moderson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Moderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moderson 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Moderson. 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 28 military records available for the last name Moderson. For the veterans among your Moderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moderson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Moderson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Moderson in 1968 was 68, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moderson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moderson 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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