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Zelenski Family History

Zelenski Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Zieliński (see Zielinski). Compare Zelensky.

Polish (Żeleński): unexplained.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Zelensky.

This is also a variant transliteration of the same Ukrainian and Belorussian name.

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


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Where is the Zelenski family from?

You can see how Zelenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelenski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zelenski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Zelenski families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelenski's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Zelenski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelenski 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 Zelenski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zelenski. 37% of Zelenski men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Zelenski women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zelenski were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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
    37%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Janitor
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    24%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%

What Zelenski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zelenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelenski 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Zelenski. 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 347 military records available for the last name Zelenski. For the veterans among your Zelenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelenski lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Zelenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zelenski in 1949 was 54, and 84 in 2004.

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