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Modrak Family History

Modrak Surname Meaning

Polish: patronymic from a nickname based on the adjective modry ‘deep blue’.

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


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Where is the Modrak family from?

You can see how Modrak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modrak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Modrak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Modrak families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Modrak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Modrak families in 1880.
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What did your Modrak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Modrak. 27% of Modrak men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Modrak women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Modrak were Laboring and 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
    27%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Miner
    22%
  • Laboring
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Modrak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 648 census records available for the last name Modrak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modrak 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Modrak. 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 531 military records available for the last name Modrak. For the veterans among your Modrak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modrak lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Modrak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Modrak in 1955 was 54, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modrak 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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