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Zelenick Family History

Zelenick 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: Zelnick, Zeleznik, Zelenak, Olenick, Melnick, Bernick, Ellick, Senick

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Where is the Zelenick family from?

You can see how Zelenick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelenick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zelenick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Zelenick families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelenick's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zelenick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelenick 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 Zelenick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zelenick. 43% of Zelenick men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Zelenick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Zelenick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelenick 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Zelenick. 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 35 military records available for the last name Zelenick. For the veterans among your Zelenick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelenick lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Zelenick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zelenick in 1960 was 59, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zelenick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelenick 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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