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Modzeleski Family History

Modzeleski 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: Modzelewski, Modjeski, Modrzejewski, Modrzewski, Meleski, Moleski

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Where is the Modzeleski family from?

You can see how Modzeleski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modzeleski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Modzeleski families living in Massachusetts. This was about 22% of all the recorded Modzeleski's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Modzeleski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modzeleski 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 Modzeleski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Modzeleski. 65% of Modzeleski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Modzeleski women worked as a Winder.

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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
    65%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    100%

What Modzeleski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Modzeleski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modzeleski 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Modzeleski. 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 66 military records available for the last name Modzeleski. For the veterans among your Modzeleski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modzeleski lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Modzeleski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Modzeleski in 1959 was 50, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modzeleski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modzeleski 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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