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Modrey Family History

Modrey 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: Mourey, Morey, Jodrey, Morrey, Mowrey, Moore, More, Medley, Mosley

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Where is the Modrey family from?

You can see how Modrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modrey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Modrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Modrey families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Modrey's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Modrey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modrey 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 Modrey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Modrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modrey 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Modrey. 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 Modrey. For the veterans among your Modrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modrey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Modrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Modrey in 1971 was 47, and 89 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modrey 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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