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Modzelski Family History

Modzelski 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, Modrzewski, Podolski, Domzalski, Molski

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Where is the Modzelski family from?

You can see how Modzelski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modzelski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Modzelski family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Modzelski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Modzelski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modzelski 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 Modzelski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Modzelski. 100% of Modzelski 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
    100%

What Modzelski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Modzelski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modzelski 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Modzelski. 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 10 military records available for the last name Modzelski. For the veterans among your Modzelski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modzelski lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Modzelski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Modzelski in 1984 was 72, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modzelski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modzelski 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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