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Modrow Family History

Modrow Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from the possessive case of modry ‘dark blue’. German: habitational name from Moderow in Pomerania (now in Poland).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Modrow family from?

You can see how Modrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modrow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Modrow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Modrow families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Modrow's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Modrow families in 1880.
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What did your Modrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Modrow. 29% of Modrow men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Modrow women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Modrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modrow 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Modrow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Modrow. For the veterans among your Modrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modrow lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Modrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Modrow in 1961 was 41, and 34 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modrow 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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