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Zelasky Family History

Zelasky 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: Zelasko, Lasky, Zelazny, Repasky, Belsky, Selesky, Zalesky, Polasky

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Where is the Zelasky family from?

You can see how Zelasky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelasky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zelasky family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zelasky's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Zelasky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelasky 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 Zelasky ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Zelasky. 100% of Zelasky 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%

What Zelasky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Zelasky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelasky 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Zelasky. 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 30 military records available for the last name Zelasky. For the veterans among your Zelasky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelasky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Zelasky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Zelasky in 1968 was 64, and 57 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelasky 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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