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Zelanik Family History

Zelanik 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: Zeleznik, Lanik, Zelenak, Zelnick, Melnik, Celani, Zemanek, Zelonis

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Where is the Zelanik family from?

You can see how Zelanik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelanik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zelanik family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelanik's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zelanik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelanik 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 14 census records available for the last name Zelanik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelanik 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 Zelanik. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zelanik. For the veterans among your Zelanik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelanik lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1994, in the United States, Zelanik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zelanik in 1988 was 75, and 94 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelanik 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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