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Zechlinski Family History

Zechlinski 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: Zelinski, Zielinski, Zwolinski, Helinski, Jelinski, Choinski

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Where is the Zechlinski family from?

You can see how Zechlinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zechlinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zechlinski family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zechlinski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zechlinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zechlinski 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 6 census records available for the last name Zechlinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zechlinski 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Zechlinski. 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 23 military records available for the last name Zechlinski. For the veterans among your Zechlinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zechlinski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Zechlinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zechlinski in 1968 was 54, and 88 in 1995.

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