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Modeste Name Meaning

French: from the personal name Modeste, a vernacular form of Latin Modestus, from the adjective modestus ‘reserved’, ‘gentle’, ‘virtuous’. Compare Italian Modesto.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Modesto, Monette, Odette, Modesitt, Majette, Moretto, Morante, Mozee

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Modeste Family Origin

Where is the Modeste family from?

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You can see how Modeste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modeste family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Modeste families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 6 Modeste families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Modeste's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Modeste families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modeste surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Modeste Family Occupations

What did your Modeste ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, Charretier, Farmer and Frere (Friar) were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Modeste. The most common Modeste occupation in Canada was Charretier. 25% of Modeste's were Charretiers. A less common occupation for the Modeste family was Jouralier.

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  • Charretier

    25%

  • Farmer

    25%

  • Frere (Friar)

    25%

  • Jouralier

    25%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Modeste ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Modeste Historical Records

What Modeste family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 909 census records available for the last name Modeste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modeste census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 297 immigration records available for the last name Modeste. 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 Card

There are 136 military records available for the last name Modeste. For the veterans among your Modeste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Modeste Life Expectancy

What is the average Modeste lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Modeste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Modeste in 1963 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modeste

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modeste 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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