Modica Family History

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Modica Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): habitational name from a place named Modica, in Ragusa province.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Monica, Coca, Molina, Rodia, Morici, Modena, Codina, Mujica, Medina

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Modica Family Origin

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Modica Family Occupations

What did your Modica ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Modica family was Pres. R. R. Co.. The most common Modica occupation in the USA was Engine House Keeper. 33% of Modica's were Engine House Keepers. Engine House Keeper and Engineer On S. B. were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Modica.

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  • Engine House Keeper

    33%
  • Engineer On S. B.

    33%
  • Pres. R. R. Co.

    33%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Modica ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Modica Historical Records

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Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Modica. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modica census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Modica. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Modica. For the veterans among your Modica ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Modica Life Expectancy

What is the average Modica lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Modica life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Modica in 1957 was 62, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modica

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modica 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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John Philip Sousa1854 - 1932 (77)
Albert Einstein1879 - 1955 (76)
Amelia Earhart1897 - 1939 (41)
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