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Modzelewski Family History

Modzelewski Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): habitational name for someone from any of the places in Poland called Modzel or Modzele.

These names are derived from the term modzel, which means ‘hard place callus’.

The name reflects the geographical or topographical characteristics of the regions in Poland.

It signifies a connection to a specific locale, indicating where the individual or family originates from.

Such habitational names are common in many cultures, serving as identifiers linked to place of origin.

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


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Where is the Modzelewski family from?

You can see how Modzelewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modzelewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Modzelewski families living in Michigan. This was about 34% of all the recorded Modzelewski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Modzelewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Modzelewski 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 Modzelewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Modzelewski. 33% of Modzelewski men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Modzelewski women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Modzelewski were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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
    33%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Seamstress
    14%

What Modzelewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Modzelewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modzelewski 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Modzelewski. 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 812 military records available for the last name Modzelewski. For the veterans among your Modzelewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modzelewski lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Modzelewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Modzelewski in 1957 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modzelewski 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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