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Modla Family History

Modla 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: Molla, Mola, Mole, Boda, Mora, Mould, Mula, Oda, Toda, Pola

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Where is the Modla family from?

You can see how Modla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Modla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Modla families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Modla's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Modla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Modla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cutter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Modla. 75% of Modla men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Modla women worked as a Cutter. Some less common occupations for Americans named Modla were Butcher and Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Butcher
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cutter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Modla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Modla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modla 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Modla. 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 127 military records available for the last name Modla. For the veterans among your Modla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modla lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Modla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Modla in 1964 was 60, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modla 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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