This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Zilinek family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Zilinek Family History

Zilinek 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: Jelinek, Filipek, Zilinski, Yelinek, Zink, Zielinski, Klink, Willner

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Zilinek family from?

You can see how Zilinek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zilinek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zilinek family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zilinek's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Zilinek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zilinek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Zilinek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Caretaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zilinek. 100% of Zilinek men worked as a Caretaker.

View Census Data for Zilinek | 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.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Caretaker
    100%

What Zilinek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Zilinek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zilinek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Zilinek

Passenger Lists

There are 36 immigration records available for the last name Zilinek. 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.

View all Zilinek immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 69 military records available for the last name Zilinek. For the veterans among your Zilinek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Zilinek military records

You've only scratched the surface of Zilinek family history

Discover More

What is the average Zilinek lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Zilinek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zilinek in 1961 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zilinek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zilinek 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Zilinek family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial