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Origins of the Moddy surname

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About the Moddys

We have a total number of 183 records for people with the last name Moddy.

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Where do most Moddys live?

In 1921, most Moddys lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Moddys

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We have 144 records for the Moddy surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Moddys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Moddy first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Moddys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Moddys in 1921
Laundress

3

Domestic

2

Agricule Labourer

1

Assistant

1

Assistantnt

1

Common Male occupations for Moddys in 1921
Bricklayer

3

Agricule Labourer

2

Carman

2

Coal Miner Hewer

2

Cotton H L W

2

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