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Modlinsky Family History

Modlinsky 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: Malinsky, Dolinsky, Kolinsky, Wolinsky, Smolinsky, Solinsky, Polinsky

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Where is the Modlinsky family from?

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

What did your Modlinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Rainpf Machinist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Modlinsky. 100% of Modlinsky women worked as a Rainpf Machinist.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Rainpf Machinist
    100%

What Modlinsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Modlinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modlinsky 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Modlinsky. 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 5 military records available for the last name Modlinsky. For the veterans among your Modlinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modlinsky lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1997, in the United States, Modlinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Modlinsky in 1990 was 82, and 75 in 1997.

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