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Modjeski Family History

Modjeski Surname Meaning

American shortened and altered form of Polish Modrzejewski and possibly also an altered form of Modrzewski.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Modjeski family from?

You can see how Modjeski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modjeski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Modjeski families living in Michigan. This was about 22% of all the recorded Modjeski's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Modjeski families in 1920.
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What did your Modjeski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Modjeski. 64% of Modjeski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Modjeski women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    64%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Watchman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Modjeski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Modjeski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modjeski 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Modjeski. 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 101 military records available for the last name Modjeski. For the veterans among your Modjeski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modjeski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Modjeski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Modjeski in 1964 was 84, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modjeski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modjeski 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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