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Modesitt Family History

Modesitt Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Mothershead.

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


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Where is the Modesitt family from?

You can see how Modesitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modesitt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Modesitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Modesitt families living in Indiana. This was about 86% of all the recorded Modesitt's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Modesitt families in 1840.
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What did your Modesitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Modesitt. 27% of Modesitt men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Modesitt women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Modesitt were Janitor and Teacher.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Work
    12%
  • Janitor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Modesitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Modesitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modesitt 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Modesitt. 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 432 military records available for the last name Modesitt. For the veterans among your Modesitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modesitt lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Modesitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Modesitt in 1960 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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