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Zelasney Family History

Zelasney 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: Delaney, Zelazny, Devaney, Heaney, Kelsey, Heasley, Heagney, Kearney

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Where is the Zelasney family from?

You can see how Zelasney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelasney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zelasney family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelasney's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Zelasney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelasney 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 Zelasney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zelasney. 60% of Zelasney 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

What Zelasney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Zelasney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelasney 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 Zelasney. 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 6 military records available for the last name Zelasney. For the veterans among your Zelasney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelasney lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Zelasney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Zelasney in 1970 was 81, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zelasney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelasney 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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