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Modglin Family History

Modglin Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Roeglin, Molin, Medlin, Hedglin, Koglin, Maslin, Midgley, Moglia

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Where is the Modglin family from?

You can see how Modglin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modglin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Modglin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Modglin families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Modglin's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Modglin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modglin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Modglin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Modglin. 34% of Modglin men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Modglin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Modglin were Salesman and Beauty Operator. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Beauty Operator
    18%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 99 immigration records available for the last name Modglin. 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 522 military records available for the last name Modglin. For the veterans among your Modglin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modglin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Modglin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Modglin in 1944 was 30, and 65 in 2004.

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