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Zalefsky Family History

Zalefsky Surname 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: Zalesky, Zaleski, Zaretsky, Zalewski, Zavesky, Salesky, Zalenski

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Where is the Zalefsky family from?

You can see how Zalefsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zalefsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zalefsky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zalefsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zalefsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zalefsky 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 Zalefsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zalefsky. 100% of Zalefsky 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Zalefsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Zalefsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zalefsky 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Zalefsky. 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 42 military records available for the last name Zalefsky. For the veterans among your Zalefsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zalefsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1989, in the United States, Zalefsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zalefsky in 1964 was 74, and 95 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zalefsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zalefsky 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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