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Zeleskey Family History

Zeleskey 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: Selesky, Zalesky, Mcleskey, Zaleski, Zelenka, Kelsey, Lesky, Zelek

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Where is the Zeleskey family from?

You can see how Zeleskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeleskey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zeleskey families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zeleskey's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Zeleskey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeleskey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Zeleskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Zeleskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeleskey 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 Zeleskey. 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 52 military records available for the last name Zeleskey. For the veterans among your Zeleskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeleskey lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Zeleskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zeleskey in 1976 was 78, and 78 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeleskey 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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