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Modian Family History

Modian 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: Modin, Mohan, Kocian, Madan, Bodman, Bodin, Moran, Morgan, Molin

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Where is the Modian family from?

You can see how Modian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Modian family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Modian's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Modian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modian 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 34 census records available for the last name Modian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modian 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Modian. 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 3 military records available for the last name Modian. For the veterans among your Modian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modian lifespan?

Average Modian life expectancy in 2000 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modian 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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