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Modlinka Family History

Modlinka 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: Molina, Modlin, Molin, Morioka, Malina, Godina, Glinka, Medina

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Where is the Modlinka family from?

You can see how Modlinka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modlinka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Modlinka family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Modlinka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Modlinka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modlinka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Modlinka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modlinka 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Modlinka. 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 7 military records available for the last name Modlinka. For the veterans among your Modlinka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modlinka lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1992, in the United States, Modlinka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Modlinka in 1974 was 86, and 74 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modlinka 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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