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Modkins Family History

Modkins 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: Madkins, Bodkins, Hopkins, Dockins, Boykins, Corkins, Hoskins, Godkin

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Where is the Modkins family from?

You can see how Modkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modkins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Modkins families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Modkins's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Modkins families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modkins 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 61 census records available for the last name Modkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modkins 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 Modkins. 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 11 military records available for the last name Modkins. For the veterans among your Modkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modkins lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Modkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Modkins in 1967 was 57, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modkins 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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