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Modix Family History

Modix 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, Modic, Moix, Mori, Moder, Bodin, Rodis, Model, Molin

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Where is the Modix family from?

You can see how Modix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modix family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Modix families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Modix family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Modix's in USA. New York had the highest population of Modix families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modix 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 120 census records available for the last name Modix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modix 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Modix. 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 17 military records available for the last name Modix. For the veterans among your Modix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modix lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1990, in the United States, Modix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Modix in 1971 was 58, and 48 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modix 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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