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Modestin Family History

Modestin 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, Destin, Dustin, Majestic, Mastin, Bodenstein

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Where is the Modestin family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modestin 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 Modestin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Modestin. 100% of Modestin men worked as a Helper.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Modestin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modestin 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Modestin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Modestin. For the veterans among your Modestin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modestin lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2003, in the United States, Modestin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Modestin in 1997 was 69, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modestin 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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