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Modafferi Family History

Modafferi Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): probably a variant of Modaffari a nickname from Arabic muẓaffar ‘victorious’.

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


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Where is the Modafferi family from?

You can see how Modafferi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modafferi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Modafferi families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Modafferi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Modafferi families in 1920.
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What did your Modafferi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Modafferi. 60% of Modafferi men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Gardener
    40%

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Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Modafferi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modafferi 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Modafferi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 120 military records available for the last name Modafferi. For the veterans among your Modafferi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modafferi lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Modafferi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Modafferi in 1960 was 37, and 82 in 2004.

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