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Modia Family History

Modia 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: Madia, Modi, Rodia, Modin, Modica, Modic, Mori, Boda, Mora, Oda

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Where is the Modia family from?

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

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Modia. 100% of Modia women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Modia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Modia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modia 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Modia. 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 8 military records available for the last name Modia. For the veterans among your Modia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modia lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Modia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Modia in 1967 was 76, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modia 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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