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Zelewsky Family History

Zelewsky 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: Zalewski, Selesky, Zalesky, Selensky, Zelenski, Zelinsky, Zaleski

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Where is the Zelewsky family from?

You can see how Zelewsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelewsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zelewsky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Zelewsky families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelewsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zelewsky families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Zelewsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelewsky 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Zelewsky. 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 29 military records available for the last name Zelewsky. For the veterans among your Zelewsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelewsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Zelewsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Zelewsky in 1966 was 88, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelewsky 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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