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Zelenko Family History

Zelenko Surname Meaning

Ukrainian and Belorussian: nickname derived from zelenyy (see Zelenka) + the noun suffix -ko.

Jewish (from Belarus): variant of Zelenka.

Slovenian and Croatian: nickname derived from zelen ‘green’.

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


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Where is the Zelenko family from?

You can see how Zelenko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelenko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Zelenko families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Zelenko's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zelenko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelenko 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 Zelenko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zelenko. 22% of Zelenko men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zelenko women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zelenko were Farmer and Housework.

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Zelenko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 976 census records available for the last name Zelenko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelenko 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Zelenko. 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 169 military records available for the last name Zelenko. For the veterans among your Zelenko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelenko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zelenko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zelenko in 1963 was 74, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelenko 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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