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Modrich Family History

Modrich 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: Wodrich, Rodich, Andrich, Goldrich, Morici, Morsch, Aldrich, Goodrich

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Where is the Modrich family from?

You can see how Modrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modrich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Modrich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Modrich families living in Merionethshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Modrich's in United Kingdom. Merionethshire had the highest population of Modrich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modrich 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 Modrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Modrich. 100% of Modrich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Modrich women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Modrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Modrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modrich 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Modrich. 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 119 military records available for the last name Modrich. For the veterans among your Modrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modrich lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Modrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Modrich in 1961 was 62, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modrich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modrich 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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