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Modharst Family History

Modharst 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: Mordhorst, Goodhart, Machart, Morehart, Bodart, Moothart, Manhardt

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Where is the Modharst family from?

You can see how Modharst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modharst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Modharst family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Modharst's in USA. California had the highest population of Modharst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modharst 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 1 census records available for the last name Modharst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modharst 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Modharst. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Modharst. For the veterans among your Modharst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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