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Modral Family History

Modral Surname Meaning

The provided information discusses the reduced form of the name Motherwell and compares various historical records of individuals with similar names. Notable examples include Androw Motherall from 1645, Isobell Modrall from 1663, Marion Moderall from 1678, and Marian Modrel from 1710, all recorded in IGI (Saint Ninians, Stirlings).

Additional records also include James Modderall from 1667 and Agnes Modral from 1702, noted in IGI (Kilsyth, Stirlings). These names reflect various spellings and pronunciations over the years.

Furthermore, in the town of Campsie, Stirlings, individuals such as Jonet Motherall from 1706 and Jean Modderal from 1766 are mentioned. This highlights the evolution of the name and its usage in different contexts within the region.

The documentation provides valuable insights into the historical nomenclature associated with Motherwell and illustrates the variations that have emerged over the centuries.

This genealogical data may assist researchers in tracing lineage and understanding the regional significance of these names within Scottish history.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Modral families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modral family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Modral families living in Yorkshire. This was about 10% of all the recorded Modral's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Modral families in 1891.
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What did your Modral ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Modral. 100% of Modral women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Modral. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modral 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Modral. 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 16 military records available for the last name Modral. For the veterans among your Modral ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modral lifespan?

Average Modral life expectancy in 1992 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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