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Zelske Family History

Zelske 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: Felske, Deluke, Belke, Oelke, Zeise, Beske, Meske, Zelek, Zieske

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Where is the Zelske family from?

You can see how Zelske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zelske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zelske family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelske's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zelske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelske 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 Zelske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zelske. 100% of Zelske men worked as a 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
    100%

What Zelske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Zelske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelske 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Zelske. 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 12 military records available for the last name Zelske. For the veterans among your Zelske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelske lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Zelske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zelske in 1967 was 67, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zelske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelske 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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