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Modi Name Meaning

Indian (Gujarat Rajasthan and Mumbai): Bania Vania Jain and Parsi occupational name from modi ‘grocer grain merchant’ in the various languages of this region. There is a clan called Modi among the Oswal Banias.

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


Similar surnames: Lodi, Mori, Muni, Bodi, Mody, Toda, Aldi, Mudd, Rodi, Godin

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Where is the Modi family from?

You can see how Modi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Modi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Modi families living in Iowa. This was about 40% of all the recorded Modi's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Modi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Modi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Modi. 100% of Modi women worked as a Maid. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Modi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modi 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Modi. 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 87 military records available for the last name Modi. For the veterans among your Modi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modi lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Modi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Modi in 1964 was 76, and 59 in 2004.

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