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Zelanka Family History

Zelanka 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: Zelenka, Zelinka, Zielonka, Zelaya, Lanka, Zelasko, Laska, Plank

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Where is the Zelanka family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zelanka. 60% of Zelanka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zelanka women worked as a 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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Zelanka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Zelanka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelanka 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Zelanka. 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 67 military records available for the last name Zelanka. For the veterans among your Zelanka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelanka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Zelanka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Zelanka in 1967 was 57, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelanka 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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