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Zelesky Family History

Zelesky 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, Zaleski, Zelenka, Lesky, Zelek, Zavesky, Zelasko

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Where is the Zelesky family from?

You can see how Zelesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelesky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zelesky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Zelesky families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 89% of all the recorded Zelesky's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Zelesky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelesky 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 Zelesky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zelesky. 34% of Zelesky men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Miner
    34%

What Zelesky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Zelesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelesky 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Zelesky. 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 34 military records available for the last name Zelesky. For the veterans among your Zelesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelesky lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Zelesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zelesky in 1956 was 50, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zelesky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelesky 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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