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Modican Family History

Modican 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: Modica, Monica, Madigan, Redican, Modin, Moisan, Mojica, Mosiman

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Modican. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modican 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Modican. 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 5 military records available for the last name Modican. For the veterans among your Modican ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modican lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Modican life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Modican in 1978 was 76, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modican 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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