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Modrell Family History

Modrell Surname Meaning

English (Northumberland and Durham): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Modrell family from?

You can see how Modrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Modrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Modrell families living in Derbyshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Modrell's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Modrell families in 1891.
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What did your Modrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Modrell. 48% of Modrell men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Modrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modrell 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Modrell. 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 277 military records available for the last name Modrell. For the veterans among your Modrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modrell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Modrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Modrell in 1962 was 83, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modrell 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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