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Zelazny Family History

Zelazny Surname Meaning

Polish (Żelazny): from the adjective żelazny ‘iron’ a nickname for a strong personality or someone who ruled ‘with a rod of iron’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zelazny family from?

You can see how Zelazny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelazny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Zelazny families living in Michigan. This was about 22% of all the recorded Zelazny's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zelazny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelazny 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 Zelazny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zelazny. 34% of Zelazny men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Zelazny women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zelazny were Salesman and Presser.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Foreman
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • House Work
    23%
  • Presser
    23%

What Zelazny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Zelazny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelazny 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Zelazny. 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 428 military records available for the last name Zelazny. For the veterans among your Zelazny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelazny lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Zelazny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zelazny in 1958 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

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