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Moderwell Family History

Moderwell 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: Madewell, Modrell, Mcdowell, Morell, Mowell, Rodwell, Mortell

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Where is the Moderwell family from?

You can see how Moderwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moderwell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Moderwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Moderwell families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Moderwell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Moderwell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moderwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moderwell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Moderwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moderwell 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Moderwell. 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 93 military records available for the last name Moderwell. For the veterans among your Moderwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moderwell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Moderwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Moderwell in 1961 was 83, and 72 in 2003.

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