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Zelenda Family History

Zelenda 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, Melendy, Melena, Merenda, Kolenda, Zelenak, Molenda, Celenza

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Where is the Zelenda family from?

You can see how Zelenda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelenda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zelenda families living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zelenda's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Zelenda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelenda 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 118 census records available for the last name Zelenda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelenda 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Zelenda. 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 8 military records available for the last name Zelenda. For the veterans among your Zelenda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelenda lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Zelenda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Zelenda in 1967 was 81, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelenda 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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