Modiest Family History

Modiest 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: Modesto, Modeste, Moist, Moses, Forrest, Montesi, Oest, Most, Priest, Rodes

68	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
7	Military Records
5	Immigration Records
12	Census and Voter Lists
39	Member Trees

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Where is the Modiest family from?

You can see how Modiest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modiest family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Modiest family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Modiest's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Modiest families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modiest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Record

There are 12 census records available for the last name Modiest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modiest 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Modiest. 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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Military Records

There are 7 military records available for the last name Modiest. For the veterans among your Modiest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modiest lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Modiest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Modiest in 1970 was 70, and 82 in 2000.

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Modiest Surname Meaning

Where is the Modiest family from?

What Modiest family records will you find?

What is the average Modiest lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Modiest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Modiest in 1970 was 70, and 82 in 2000.

Modiest Family History

Modiest Surname Meaning

131 record(s) for Modiest

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Modiest Surname Meaning

131 record(s) for Modiest

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Where is the Modiest family from?

What Modiest family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Modiest family history

What is the average Modiest lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Modiest family tree

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