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Zylinski Family History

Zylinski 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: Zelinski, Zilinski, Zielinski, Kilinski, Kalinski, Malinski, Kulinski

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Where is the Zylinski family from?

You can see how Zylinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zylinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Zylinski families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Zylinski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zylinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zylinski 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 Zylinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zylinski. 43% of Zylinski men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Zylinski women worked as an Assembler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zylinski were Assembler 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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Longshoreman
    15%
  • Assembler
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    43%
  • Laundress
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Zylinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Zylinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zylinski 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Zylinski. 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 241 military records available for the last name Zylinski. For the veterans among your Zylinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zylinski lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Zylinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Zylinski in 1961 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zylinski 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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