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Modgling Family History

Modgling 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: Modglin, Codling, Moehling, Modlin, Bolling, Goodling, Cooling, Molin

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Where is the Modgling family from?

You can see how Modgling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modgling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Modgling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Modgling families living in Texas. This was about 58% of all the recorded Modgling's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Modgling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modgling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Modgling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Modgling. 67% of Modgling 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Modgling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modgling 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Modgling. 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 191 military records available for the last name Modgling. For the veterans among your Modgling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modgling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Modgling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Modgling in 1964 was 79, and 74 in 2003.

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