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Zelisky Family History

Zelisky 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: Zelinsky, Belinsky, Zelinski, Zelasko, Selinsky, Belsky, Selesky

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Where is the Zelisky family from?

You can see how Zelisky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelisky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zelisky families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Zelisky families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelisky's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Zelisky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelisky 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 34 census records available for the last name Zelisky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelisky 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Zelisky. 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 3 military records available for the last name Zelisky. For the veterans among your Zelisky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelisky lifespan?

Average Zelisky life expectancy in 1985 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelisky 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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