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Zolinsky Family History

Zolinsky 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: Dolinsky, Kolinsky, Wolinsky, Solinsky, Polinsky, Bolinsky, Zelinsky

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Where is the Zolinsky family from?

You can see how Zolinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zolinsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zolinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Zolinsky families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zolinsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zolinsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zolinsky 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 Zolinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zolinsky. 58% of Zolinsky 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
    58%
  • Miner
    43%

What Zolinsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Zolinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zolinsky 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Zolinsky. 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 41 military records available for the last name Zolinsky. For the veterans among your Zolinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zolinsky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Zolinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Zolinsky in 1967 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zolinsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zolinsky 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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