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Modjeska Family History

Modjeska 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, Modesto, Modeste, Podesta, Modena, Mikeska, Jeska, Majesky

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Where is the Modjeska family from?

You can see how Modjeska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modjeska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Modjeska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Modjeska families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Modjeska's in USA. New York had the highest population of Modjeska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modjeska 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 Modjeska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Modjeska. 100% of Modjeska women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Modjeska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Modjeska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modjeska 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Modjeska. 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 61 military records available for the last name Modjeska. For the veterans among your Modjeska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modjeska lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Modjeska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Modjeska in 1964 was 85, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modjeska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modjeska 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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