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Modlinski Family History

Modlinski 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: Malinski, Wolinski, Dolinski, Solinski, Myslinski, Olinski, Smolinski

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Where is the Modlinski family from?

You can see how Modlinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modlinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Modlinski families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Modlinski's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Modlinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modlinski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Modlinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Modlinski. 60% of Modlinski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Modlinski women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Modlinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modlinski 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Modlinski. 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 127 military records available for the last name Modlinski. For the veterans among your Modlinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modlinski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Modlinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Modlinski in 1963 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

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