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Modelewski Family History

Modelewski 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: Modzelewski, Modrzewski, Godlewski, Kowalewski, Sobolewski, Modjeski

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Where is the Modelewski family from?

You can see how Modelewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modelewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Modelewski family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Modelewski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Modelewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modelewski 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 27 census records available for the last name Modelewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modelewski 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Modelewski. 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 13 military records available for the last name Modelewski. For the veterans among your Modelewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modelewski lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Modelewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Modelewski in 1969 was 83, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modelewski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modelewski 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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