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Modell Family History

Modell Surname Meaning

German: variant of Model and in North America probably also an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Modell family from?

You can see how Modell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Modell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Modell families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Modell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Modell families in 1911.
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What did your Modell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Modell. 30% of Modell men worked as a Salesman and 16% of Modell women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Modell were Proprietor and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Modell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modell 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 532 immigration records available for the last name Modell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Modell. For the veterans among your Modell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Modell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Modell in 1955 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modell 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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