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Modina Family History

Modina 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: Godina, Medina, Codina, Modin, Molina, Modena, Modica, Modine, Monica

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Where is the Modina family from?

You can see how Modina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modina family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Modina families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Modina families living in New Mexico. This was about 71% of all the recorded Modina's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Modina families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modina 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 Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Modina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modina 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Modina. 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 25 military records available for the last name Modina. For the veterans among your Modina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modina lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Modina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Modina in 1973 was 78, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modina 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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