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Modett Family History

Modett 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: Monett, Rowett, Moder, Mowatt, Model, Modesto, Lovett, Minett, Mott

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Where is the Modett family from?

You can see how Modett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modett family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Modett family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Modett's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Modett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modett 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 32 census records available for the last name Modett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modett 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Modett. 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 2 military records available for the last name Modett. For the veterans among your Modett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modett lifespan?

Average Modett life expectancy in 1980 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modett 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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