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Modoc Family History

Modoc 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: Modic, Moron, Moder, Moon, Bodo, Model, Mondor, Modi, Moot, Moros

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Where is the Modoc family from?

You can see how Modoc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modoc family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Modoc families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Modoc families living in Maryland. This was about 38% of all the recorded Modoc's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Modoc families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modoc surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Modoc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modoc 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Modoc. 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 9 military records available for the last name Modoc. For the veterans among your Modoc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modoc lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Modoc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Modoc in 1982 was 63, and 45 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modoc 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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