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Zehelski Family History

Zehelski 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: Zelenski, Cegelski, Zaleski, Zalewski, Bielski, Zapolski, Cegielski

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Where is the Zehelski family from?

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

In 1940, Labor and Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zehelski. 60% of Zehelski men worked as a Labor and 100% of Zehelski women worked as a Labor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

What Zehelski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Zehelski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zehelski 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Zehelski. 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 9 military records available for the last name Zehelski. For the veterans among your Zehelski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zehelski lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Zehelski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zehelski in 1982 was 61, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zehelski 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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