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Zelinka Family History

Zelinka Surname Meaning

Czech:: variant of Zelenka. nickname from a vocabulary word meaning ‘herb’.

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


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Where is the Zelinka family from?

You can see how Zelinka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelinka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zelinka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Zelinka families living in Minnesota. This was about 38% of all the recorded Zelinka's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Zelinka families in 1880.
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What did your Zelinka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zelinka. 17% of Zelinka men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Zelinka women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zelinka were Salesman and Helper On Farm.

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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
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Dressmaker
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Helper On Farm
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zelinka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelinka 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 748 immigration records available for the last name Zelinka. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zelinka. For the veterans among your Zelinka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelinka lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Zelinka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zelinka in 1953 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

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