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Modman Family History

Modman 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: Bodman, Todman, Morman, Mosman, Moman, Rodman, Godman, Norman, Mohan

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Where is the Modman family from?

You can see how Modman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Modman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Modman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Modman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Modman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Modman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modman 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Modman. 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 military records available for the last name Modman. For the veterans among your Modman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modman lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1989, in the United States, Modman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Modman in 1984 was 83, and 87 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modman 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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