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Zalewska Family History

Zalewska 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: Zalewski, Zaleski, Galewski, Malewski, Zalesky, Zalenski, Zaluski

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Where is the Zalewska family from?

You can see how Zalewska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zalewska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Zalewska families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Zalewska's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zalewska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zalewska 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 Zalewska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zalewska. 100% of Zalewska men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zalewska women worked as a Teacher.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Zalewska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Zalewska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zalewska 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 855 immigration records available for the last name Zalewska. 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 14 military records available for the last name Zalewska. For the veterans among your Zalewska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zalewska lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Zalewska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zalewska in 1963 was 89, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zalewska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zalewska 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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