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Modisette Family History

Modisette Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Mothershead.

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


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Where is the Modisette family from?

You can see how Modisette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modisette family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Modisette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Modisette families living in Minnesota. This was about 36% of all the recorded Modisette's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Modisette families in 1880.
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What did your Modisette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Modisette. 45% of Modisette men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Modisette women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Modisette were Engineer 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
    45%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Engineer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Modisette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Modisette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modisette 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Modisette. 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 438 military records available for the last name Modisette. For the veterans among your Modisette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modisette lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Modisette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Modisette in 1963 was 68, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modisette 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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