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Modyman Family History

Modyman 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: Bodman, Mossman, Moorman, Moerman, Todman, Rodeman, Hodgman, Moylan

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Where is the Modyman family from?

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

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Modyman. 100% of Modyman women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Modyman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Modyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modyman 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Modyman. 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 10 military records available for the last name Modyman. For the veterans among your Modyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modyman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Modyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Modyman in 1963 was 51, and 54 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modyman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modyman 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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