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Modugno Family History

Modugno Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from Modugno in Bari province recorded in medieval Latin as Medunium.

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


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Where is the Modugno family from?

You can see how Modugno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modugno family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Modugno families living in New Jersey. This was about 41% of all the recorded Modugno's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Modugno families in 1920.
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What did your Modugno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Longshoreman and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Modugno. 15% of Modugno men worked as a Longshoreman and 34% of Modugno women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Modugno were Reel Man and Housewife.

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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

  • Longshoreman
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Reel Man
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    34%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Cigar Maker
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Modugno family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 651 census records available for the last name Modugno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modugno 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 866 immigration records available for the last name Modugno. 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 312 military records available for the last name Modugno. For the veterans among your Modugno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modugno lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Modugno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Modugno in 1952 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

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