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Modler Family History

Modler 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: Medler, Moder, Moller, Madler, Mosler, Mohler, Moler, Mole, Miller

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Where is the Modler family from?

You can see how Modler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Modler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Modler family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Modler's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Modler families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modler 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 Modler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Modler. 50% of Modler men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Modler women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Modler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 895 census records available for the last name Modler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modler 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Modler. 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 193 military records available for the last name Modler. For the veterans among your Modler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modler lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Modler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Modler in 1975 was 83, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modler 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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