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Modson Family History

Modson 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: Monson, Madson, Hodson, Dodson, Morson, Musson, Moron, Moon, Mosso

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Where is the Modson family from?

You can see how Modson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Modson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Modson family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Modson's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Modson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modson 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 Modson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Modson. 100% of Modson 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 183 census records available for the last name Modson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modson 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Modson. 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 23 military records available for the last name Modson. For the veterans among your Modson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modson lifespan?

Average Modson life expectancy in 1992 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modson 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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