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Zelanko Family History

Zelanko 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: Zelasko, Zelenka, Delano, Kolanko, Celano, Zelinka, Evanko, Zelko

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Where is the Zelanko family from?

You can see how Zelanko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelanko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zelanko family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zelanko's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Zelanko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelanko 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 Zelanko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zelanko. 60% of Zelanko men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

What Zelanko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Zelanko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelanko 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Zelanko. 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 49 military records available for the last name Zelanko. For the veterans among your Zelanko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelanko lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Zelanko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zelanko in 1969 was 87, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zelanko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelanko 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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