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Moditz Family History

Moditz 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: Moritz, Meditz, Modi, Motz, Politz, Morita, Modin, Opitz, Lobitz

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Where is the Moditz family from?

You can see how Moditz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moditz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Moditz families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Moditz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Moditz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moditz 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 46 census records available for the last name Moditz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moditz 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Moditz. 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 19 military records available for the last name Moditz. For the veterans among your Moditz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moditz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Moditz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Moditz in 1964 was 79, and 56 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moditz 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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