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Modley Family History

Modley Surname Meaning

see Motley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Modley family from?

You can see how Modley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Modley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Modley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Modley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Modley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modley 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 Modley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bus Conductor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Modley. 100% of Modley men worked as a Bus Conductor and 100% of Modley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bus Conductor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Modley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Modley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modley 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Modley. 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 164 military records available for the last name Modley. For the veterans among your Modley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Modley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Modley in 1964 was 79, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modley 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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