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Zelsky Family History

Zelsky 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: Belsky, Kelsey, Lesky, Zelek, Wolsky, Elsey, Zelasko, Polsky, Felske

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Where is the Zelsky family from?

You can see how Zelsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zelsky families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zelsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zelsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelsky 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 80 census records available for the last name Zelsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelsky 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Zelsky. 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 11 military records available for the last name Zelsky. For the veterans among your Zelsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Zelsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zelsky in 1966 was 71, and 94 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zelsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelsky 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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