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Zelenak Family History

Zelenak Surname Meaning

Slovak and Czech (Zelenák Zeleňák Zeleňak): nickname from zelený ‘green’ or from Slovak zeleň ‘green color’. See also Zelenka.

Americanized form of Slovenian Zelenjak: perhaps a nickname from dialect zelenjak ‘green woodpecker’ or else derived directly from zelen ‘green’.

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


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Where is the Zelenak family from?

You can see how Zelenak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelenak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Zelenak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Zelenak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zelenak families in 1920.
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What did your Zelenak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zelenak. 44% of Zelenak men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Zelenak women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zelenak were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    44%
  • Miner
    16%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Sewing Machine Operator
    18%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Zelenak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zelenak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelenak 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 694 immigration records available for the last name Zelenak. 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 467 military records available for the last name Zelenak. For the veterans among your Zelenak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelenak lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Zelenak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zelenak in 1959 was 54, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelenak 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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