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Zelensek Family History

Zelensek 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: Zelenak, Zelenski, Zeleznik, Zelenka, Zelnick, Zelinski, Zelek

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Where is the Zelensek family from?

You can see how Zelensek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelensek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zelensek family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelensek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zelensek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelensek 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 30 census records available for the last name Zelensek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelensek 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 Zelensek. 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 36 military records available for the last name Zelensek. For the veterans among your Zelensek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelensek lifespan?

Average Zelensek life expectancy in 1998 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelensek 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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