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Zelczak Family History

Zelczak 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: Zelenak, Olczak, Walczak, Wilczak, Pelczar, Zeleznik, Demchak

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Where is the Zelczak family from?

You can see how Zelczak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelczak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zelczak family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelczak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zelczak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelczak 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 23 census records available for the last name Zelczak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelczak 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Zelczak. 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 17 military records available for the last name Zelczak. For the veterans among your Zelczak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelczak lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Zelczak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Zelczak in 1971 was 94, and 77 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelczak 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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