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Modelski Family History

Modelski 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: Podolski, Modjeski, Molski, Matelski, Moleski, Model, Modesto

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Where is the Modelski family from?

You can see how Modelski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modelski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Modelski families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Modelski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Modelski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modelski 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 Modelski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Modelski. 67% of Modelski 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Molder
    34%

What Modelski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Modelski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modelski 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Modelski. 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 186 military records available for the last name Modelski. For the veterans among your Modelski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modelski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Modelski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Modelski in 1962 was 74, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modelski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modelski 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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