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Zalesny Family History

Zalesny 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, Zavesky, Zales, Salesky, Zeleny, Malesky, Albany

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Where is the Zalesny family from?

You can see how Zalesny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zalesny family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Zalesny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Zalesny family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Zalesny's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Zalesny families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zalesny 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 Zalesny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zalesny. 40% of Zalesny men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    40%
  • Butcher
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Assembler
    20%

What Zalesny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Zalesny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zalesny 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Zalesny. 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 142 military records available for the last name Zalesny. For the veterans among your Zalesny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zalesny lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zalesny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zalesny in 1962 was 65, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zalesny 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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