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Moderski Family History

Moderski 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: Mocarski, Wodarski, Modjeski, Koperski, Moleski, Moder, Modesto

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Where is the Moderski family from?

You can see how Moderski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moderski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Moderski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Moderski families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Moderski's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Moderski families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moderski 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 Moderski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moderski. 50% of Moderski 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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Moderski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Moderski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moderski 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Moderski. 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 77 military records available for the last name Moderski. For the veterans among your Moderski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moderski lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Moderski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Moderski in 1958 was 77, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moderski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moderski 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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