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Modesta Family History

Modesta 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: Modesto, Modeste, Podesta, Moneta, Modesitt, Modena, Foresta, Desta

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Where is the Modesta family from?

You can see how Modesta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modesta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Modesta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Modesta families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Modesta's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Modesta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modesta 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 Modesta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Modesta. 43% of Modesta men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Modesta women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Modesta were Gardener and School Teacher.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Gardener
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Operator
    29%
  • School Teacher
    29%

What Modesta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 814 census records available for the last name Modesta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modesta 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Modesta. 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 34 military records available for the last name Modesta. For the veterans among your Modesta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modesta lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Modesta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Modesta in 1966 was 83, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modesta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modesta 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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