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Modeski Family History

Modeski 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: Modjeski, Moleski, Modesto, Poleski, Modeste, Moraski, Maleski

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Where is the Modeski family from?

You can see how Modeski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modeski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Modeski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Modeski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Modeski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modeski 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 Modeski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborersewer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Modeski. 50% of Modeski men worked as a Laborersewer.

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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

  • Laborersewer
    50%
  • Weaver
    50%

What Modeski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Modeski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modeski 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Modeski. 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 62 military records available for the last name Modeski. For the veterans among your Modeski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modeski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Modeski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Modeski in 1962 was 80, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modeski 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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