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Zelinsky Family History

Zelinsky Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Zieliński (see Zielinski) and its rare variant Zeliński or of Żeliński (see Zelinski).

Ukrainian and Jewish (from Ukraine): variant of Zelensky.

Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) (Želinský): unexplained.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zelinsky family from?

You can see how Zelinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelinsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zelinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Zelinsky families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelinsky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zelinsky families in 1891.
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What did your Zelinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Zelinsky. 100% of Zelinsky men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Zelinsky women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Zelinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelinsky 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zelinsky. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zelinsky. For the veterans among your Zelinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelinsky lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Zelinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zelinsky in 1944 was 39, and 83 in 2004.

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