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Zelaski Family History

Zelaski 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: Zelasko, Zaleski, Zaluski, Laski, Slaski, Zelinski, Pulaski, Blaski

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Where is the Zelaski family from?

You can see how Zelaski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelaski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zelaski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Zelaski families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelaski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zelaski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelaski 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 Zelaski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zelaski. 64% of Zelaski men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Zelaski women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zelaski were Cc Camp and 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
    64%
  • Welder
    19%
  • Cc Camp
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Zelaski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Zelaski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelaski 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Zelaski. 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 108 military records available for the last name Zelaski. For the veterans among your Zelaski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelaski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Zelaski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zelaski in 1968 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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