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Modesti Family History

Modesti 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: Modesto, Modeste, Modjeski, Modesitt, Podesta, Monetti, Moresi

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Where is the Modesti family from?

You can see how Modesti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modesti family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Modesti families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Modesti families living in New Jersey. This was about 22% of all the recorded Modesti's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Modesti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modesti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Modesti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Modesti. 34% of Modesti men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Modesti women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    34%
  • Cigar Maker
    23%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Labrador
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Modesti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Modesti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modesti 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Modesti. 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 126 military records available for the last name Modesti. For the veterans among your Modesti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modesti lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Modesti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Modesti in 1957 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

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