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Modra Family History

Modra 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: Mora, Moura, Modrak, Morra, Mudra, Mori, Moore, Mort, Boda, Mura

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Where is the Modra family from?

You can see how Modra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modra family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Modra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Modra families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Modra's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Modra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modra 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 Modra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Modra. 60% of Modra men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Modra women worked as a New Worker.

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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%
  • New Worker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Modra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 643 census records available for the last name Modra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modra 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Modra. 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 41 military records available for the last name Modra. For the veterans among your Modra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modra lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Modra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Modra in 1963 was 77, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modra 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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