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Zolnowsky Family History

Zolnowsky 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: Zoltowski, Ziolkowski, Zdanowski, Sosnowski, Polonsky, Zarnowski

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Where is the Zolnowsky family from?

You can see how Zolnowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zolnowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zolnowsky families living in South Dakota. This was about 71% of all the recorded Zolnowsky's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Zolnowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zolnowsky 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 Zolnowsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Zolnowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Zolnowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zolnowsky 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Zolnowsky. 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 14 military records available for the last name Zolnowsky. For the veterans among your Zolnowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zolnowsky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Zolnowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zolnowsky in 1967 was 84, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zolnowsky 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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