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Zeleny Family History

Zeleny Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Zelený): from zelený ‘green’ probably a nickname referring to someone's complexion

or perhaps a nickname for someone who habitually dressed in green.

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


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Where is the Zeleny family from?

You can see how Zeleny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeleny family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeleny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Zeleny families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zeleny's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zeleny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeleny 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 Zeleny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeleny. 22% of Zeleny men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Zeleny women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zeleny were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    22%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Zeleny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zeleny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeleny 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Zeleny. 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 905 military records available for the last name Zeleny. For the veterans among your Zeleny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeleny lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Zeleny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zeleny in 1960 was 48, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeleny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeleny 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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