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Modico Family History

Modico 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: Medico, Monico, Modica, Lodico, Modic, Rodich, Mosco, Monica, Godino

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Where is the Modico family from?

You can see how Modico families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modico family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Modico families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Modico's in USA. New York had the highest population of Modico families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modico surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Modico ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Modico. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modico 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Modico. 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 25 military records available for the last name Modico. For the veterans among your Modico ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modico lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Modico life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Modico in 1966 was 70, and 86 in 2004.

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