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Zelinske Family History

Zelinske 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: Zelinski, Zelinsky, Zielinski, Belinsky, Helinski, Jelinski, Selinsky

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Where is the Zelinske family from?

You can see how Zelinske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelinske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zelinske families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Zelinske's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zelinske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelinske 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 Zelinske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bar Tender and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zelinske. 50% of Zelinske men worked as a Bar Tender and 100% of Zelinske women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Bar Tender
    50%
  • Shipping Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Zelinske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Zelinske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelinske 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Zelinske. 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 60 military records available for the last name Zelinske. For the veterans among your Zelinske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelinske lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zelinske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Zelinske in 1963 was 82, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelinske 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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