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Modrowski Family History

Modrowski Name 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: Borowski, Morawski, Koprowski, Dobrowski, Modrzewski, Bobrowski

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Where is the Modrowski family from?

You can see how Modrowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modrowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Modrowski families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Modrowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Modrowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modrowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Modrowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Modrowski. 50% of Modrowski 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Modrowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modrowski 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Modrowski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Modrowski. For the veterans among your Modrowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modrowski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Modrowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Modrowski in 1962 was 59, and 75 in 2003.

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