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Modnick Family History

Modnick 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: Mednick, Monica, Kornick, Connick, Honick, Rolnick, Lodwick, Mudrick

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Where is the Modnick family from?

You can see how Modnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modnick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Modnick family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Modnick's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Modnick families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Modnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modnick 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Modnick. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Modnick. For the veterans among your Modnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modnick lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Modnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Modnick in 1965 was 66, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modnick 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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