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Zelesny Family History

Zelesny 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: Zeleny, Zelazny, Selesky, Zalesky, Zaleski, Melendy, Melena, Zeleznik

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelesny 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 27 census records available for the last name Zelesny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelesny 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Zelesny. 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 24 military records available for the last name Zelesny. For the veterans among your Zelesny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelesny lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Zelesny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Zelesny in 1965 was 67, and 61 in 1987.

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