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Zelanski Family History

Zelanski 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, Zelenski, Zielinski, Polanski, Ulanski, Helinski, Jelinski

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Where is the Zelanski family from?

You can see how Zelanski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelanski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zelanski families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zelanski's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Zelanski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelanski 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 Zelanski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zelanski. 100% of Zelanski 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Zelanski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Zelanski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelanski 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Zelanski. 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 9 military records available for the last name Zelanski. For the veterans among your Zelanski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelanski lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Zelanski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zelanski in 1984 was 90, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zelanski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelanski 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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