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Zaluski Name Meaning

Polish (Załuski): habitational name for someone from any of several places in Poland called Załuski Załuskie or Załuże named with za ‘beyond’ + ług ‘water meadow’ a dialect form of standard Polish łęg. Alternatively it may be a topographic name for someone who lived ‘on the other side of the water meadow’.

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


Similar surnames: Zaleski, Zaborski, Zalewski, Walski, Zales, Kanski, Waleski, Maleski

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Where is the Zaluski family from?

You can see how Zaluski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaluski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zaluski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Zaluski families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Zaluski's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Zaluski families in 1911.
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What did your Zaluski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zaluski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaluski 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Zaluski. 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 383 military records available for the last name Zaluski. For the veterans among your Zaluski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaluski lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Zaluski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Zaluski in 1955 was 41, and 87 in 2004.

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