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Modney Family History

Modney 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: Rodney, Money, Mooney, Mohney, Sidney, Torney, Dolney, Radney, Medley

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Where is the Modney family from?

You can see how Modney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Modney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Modney families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Modney's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Modney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modney 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 Modney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Modney. 100% of Modney women worked as an Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Modney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Modney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modney 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Modney. 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 13 military records available for the last name Modney. For the veterans among your Modney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modney lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Modney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Modney in 1967 was 69, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modney 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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