Zelnis Family History

Zelnis 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: Zelonis, Dennis, Melis, Mellis, Dellis, Benis, Ellis, Zelnick, Melnik, Kennis

260	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
117	Military Records
51	Immigration Records
101	Census and Voter Lists
41	Member Trees

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Where is the Zelnis family from?

You can see how Zelnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelnis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Zelnis families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Zelnis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zelnis families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelnis 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 Zelnis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook and salesperson were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zelnis. 100% of Zelnis men worked as a Cook and 50% of Zelnis women worked as a salesperson.

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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.

Cook

100%

salesperson

50%

Cashier

50%

What Zelnis family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 101 census records available for the last name Zelnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelnis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 51 immigration records available for the last name Zelnis. 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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Military Records

There are 117 military records available for the last name Zelnis. For the veterans among your Zelnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelnis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Zelnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zelnis in 1971 was 71, and 87 in 2002.

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Zelnis Surname Meaning

Where is the Zelnis family from?

What did your Zelnis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook and salesperson were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zelnis. 100% of Zelnis men worked as a Cook and 50% of Zelnis women worked as a salesperson.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Cook

100%

salesperson

50%

Cashier

50%

What Zelnis family records will you find?

What is the average Zelnis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Zelnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zelnis in 1971 was 71, and 87 in 2002.

Zelnis Family History

Zelnis Surname Meaning

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Zelnis Surname Meaning

570 record(s) for Zelnis

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Where is the Zelnis family from?

What did your Zelnis ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Zelnis family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Zelnis lifespan?

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