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Modak Family History

Modak Name 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: Hodak, Modrak, Bodak, Rodak, Moak, Kozak, Mohan, Boda, Mora, Mock

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Where is the Modak family from?

You can see how Modak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Modak family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Modak's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Modak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Modak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Modak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modak 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Modak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 69 military records available for the last name Modak. For the veterans among your Modak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Modak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Modak in 1968 was 77, and 67 in 2003.

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