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Zelak Family History

Zelak 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: Zelek, Pelak, Selak, Belak, Vela, Deak, Peak, Elam, Dolak, Flak

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Where is the Zelak family from?

You can see how Zelak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zelak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Zelak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zelak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelak 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 Zelak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cigar Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zelak. 100% of Zelak women worked as a Cigar Maker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    100%

What Zelak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Zelak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelak 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Zelak. 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 16 military records available for the last name Zelak. For the veterans among your Zelak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelak lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Zelak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Zelak in 1971 was 56, and 47 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelak 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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