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Modlie Family History

Modlie 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: Modlin, Mole, Molle, Molin, Bodle, Molis, Modi, Moline, Medlin

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Where is the Modlie family from?

You can see how Modlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modlie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Modlie families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Modlie family living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Modlie's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Modlie families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Modlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modlie 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Modlie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Modlie. For the veterans among your Modlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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