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Zeleznak Family History

Zeleznak 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: Zeleznik, Zelenak, Melena, Zelenka, Zelek, Slezak, Zelazny, Zeleny

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Where is the Zeleznak family from?

You can see how Zeleznak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeleznak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zeleznak families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeleznak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zeleznak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeleznak 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 Zeleznak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pipe Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zeleznak. 100% of Zeleznak men worked as a Pipe Cutter.

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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

  • Pipe Cutter
    100%

What Zeleznak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Zeleznak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeleznak 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Zeleznak. 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 46 military records available for the last name Zeleznak. For the veterans among your Zeleznak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeleznak lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Zeleznak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zeleznak in 1958 was 52, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeleznak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeleznak 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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