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Modro Family History

Modro 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: Morro, Modrow, Moro, Monro, Mori, Moore, Mort, More, Mora, Mitro

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Where is the Modro family from?

You can see how Modro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Modro families living in Washington. This was about 20% of all the recorded Modro's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Modro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Modro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Modro. 100% of Modro 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 368 census records available for the last name Modro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modro 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Modro. 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 52 military records available for the last name Modro. For the veterans among your Modro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modro lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Modro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Modro in 1965 was 78, and 32 in 2002.

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