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Modiz Family History

Modiz 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, Moniz, Modic, Mori, Moder, Bodin, Rodis, Model, Molin

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Where is the Modiz family from?

You can see how Modiz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modiz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Modiz family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Modiz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Modiz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modiz 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 30 census records available for the last name Modiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modiz 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Modiz. 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 10 military records available for the last name Modiz. For the veterans among your Modiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modiz lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Modiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Modiz in 1982 was 82, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modiz 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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