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Modelska Family History

Modelska Surname 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: Model, Modesto, Podolski, Morella, Popelka, Melka, Modeste, Koudelka

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Where is the Modelska family from?

You can see how Modelska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modelska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Modelska families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Modelska's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Modelska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modelska 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 Modelska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Modelska. 100% of Modelska women worked as a Secretary.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Modelska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modelska 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Modelska. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Modelska. For the veterans among your Modelska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modelska lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Modelska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Modelska in 1963 was 78, and 59 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modelska ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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