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Modie Family History

Modie 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: Modi, Modin, Morie, Rodie, Mudie, Mode, Modine, Monie, Bodie, Moodie

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Where is the Modie family from?

You can see how Modie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Modie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Modie families living in Sussex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Modie's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Modie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modie 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 Modie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Modie. 78% of Modie men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Press Operator
    23%

What Modie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Modie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modie 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Modie. 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 143 military records available for the last name Modie. For the veterans among your Modie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modie lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Modie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Modie in 1956 was 26, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modie 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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