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Zelmanski Family History

Zelmanski 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, Lemanski, Helminski, Zelenski, Zielinski, Polanski

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Where is the Zelmanski family from?

You can see how Zelmanski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelmanski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zelmanski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Zelmanski families living in Michigan. This was about 53% of all the recorded Zelmanski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zelmanski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelmanski 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 Zelmanski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zelmanski. 50% of Zelmanski men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Zelmanski women worked as a Laundress.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Zelmanski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Zelmanski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelmanski 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Zelmanski. 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 67 military records available for the last name Zelmanski. For the veterans among your Zelmanski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelmanski lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Zelmanski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Zelmanski in 1959 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelmanski 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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