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Zalenski Name Meaning

Polish (Zaleński): variant of Zaleski .

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


Similar surnames: Zaleski, Zalewski, Zelenski, Zalesky, Olenski, Zelinski, Zilinski

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Where is the Zalenski family from?

You can see how Zalenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zalenski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zalenski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Zalenski families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zalenski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zalenski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zalenski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zalenski ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Zalenski. 100% of Zalenski men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zalenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zalenski 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Zalenski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 589 military records available for the last name Zalenski. For the veterans among your Zalenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zalenski lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Zalenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zalenski in 1948 was 43, and 54 in 2004.

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