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Modless Family History

Modless 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: Fodness, Mowles, Moles, Moyles, Corless, Powless, Dowless, Miles

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Where is the Modless family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modless surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Modless ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Modless. 100% of Modless men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Modless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modless 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Modless. 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 2 military records available for the last name Modless. For the veterans among your Modless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modless lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Modless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Modless in 1985 was 74, and 26 in 2001.

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