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Zelnik Family History

Zelnik Surname Meaning

Slovak (Zelník) and Slovenian: nickname or topographic name from the root of zelí (Slovak dialect) zelje (Slovenian) ‘cabbage’.

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


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Where is the Zelnik family from?

You can see how Zelnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zelnik families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Zelnik's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zelnik families in 1920.
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What did your Zelnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zelnik. 100% of Zelnik men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Zelnik women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Zelnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelnik 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Zelnik. 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 174 military records available for the last name Zelnik. For the veterans among your Zelnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelnik lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Zelnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zelnik in 1960 was 57, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelnik 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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