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Zelenc Family History

Zelenc 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: Zeleny, Melena, Zelenka, Zelenak, Jelen, Zelek, Belen, Ferenc, Zeien

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Where is the Zelenc family from?

You can see how Zelenc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelenc family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zelenc family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelenc's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zelenc families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelenc 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 34 census records available for the last name Zelenc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelenc 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Zelenc. 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 31 military records available for the last name Zelenc. For the veterans among your Zelenc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelenc lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Zelenc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Zelenc in 1968 was 74, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelenc 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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