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Zelawsky Family History

Zelawsky 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, Zelinsky, Lansky, Zalewski, Lasky, Belinsky, Zelinski

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Where is the Zelawsky family from?

You can see how Zelawsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelawsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zelawsky family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelawsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zelawsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelawsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Zelawsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelawsky 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Zelawsky. 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 3 military records available for the last name Zelawsky. For the veterans among your Zelawsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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