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Modrzynski Family History

Modrzynski 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: Gorzynski, Modrzewski, Dobrzynski, Skarzynski, Kopczynski, Starzynski

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Where is the Modrzynski family from?

You can see how Modrzynski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modrzynski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Modrzynski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 36% of all the recorded Modrzynski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Modrzynski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modrzynski 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 Modrzynski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Modrzynski. 30% of Modrzynski 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
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Shipping Dept
    20%

What Modrzynski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Modrzynski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modrzynski 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Modrzynski. 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 96 military records available for the last name Modrzynski. For the veterans among your Modrzynski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modrzynski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Modrzynski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Modrzynski in 1964 was 77, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modrzynski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modrzynski 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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