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Moding Family History

Moding 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: Moring, Modin, Goding, Modine, Bodin, Godino, Golding, Ming, Molin

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Where is the Moding family from?

You can see how Moding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moding family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moding families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Moding families living in Illinois. This was about 73% of all the recorded Moding's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Moding families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Moding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moding 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Moding. 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 37 military records available for the last name Moding. For the veterans among your Moding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moding lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Moding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Moding in 1965 was 68, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moding 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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