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Modlens Family History

Modlens 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: Molen, Mowles, Moles, Modlin, Moden, Dollens, Boelens, Modena, Moyles

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Where is the Modlens family from?

You can see how Modlens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modlens family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Modlens family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Modlens's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Modlens families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Modlens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modlens 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Modlens. 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 2 military records available for the last name Modlens. For the veterans among your Modlens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modlens lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Modlens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Modlens in 1980 was 72, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modlens 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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