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Zelasko Name Meaning

Polish (Żelasko): variant of Żelazko from żelazko ‘flat iron’ (diminutive of żelazo ‘iron’) maybe a metonymic occupational name for someone who ironed or pressed clothes.

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


Similar surnames: Pelak, Placko, Zelek, Zelazny, Jesko, Ceraso, Stasko, Platko, Belasco

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Where is the Zelasko family from?

You can see how Zelasko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelasko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Zelasko families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Zelasko's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zelasko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelasko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zelasko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zelasko. 28% of Zelasko men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Zelasko women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zelasko were Moulder and New Worker. .

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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
    28%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Moulder
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Packer
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zelasko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelasko 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Zelasko. 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 540 military records available for the last name Zelasko. For the veterans among your Zelasko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelasko lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Zelasko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Zelasko in 1956 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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