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Zelenyak Family History

Zelenyak 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, Zelenka, Zeleny, Melena, Zeleznik, Zelnick, Zelek, Zelaya

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Zelenyak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelenyak 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Zelenyak. 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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There are 9 military records available for the last name Zelenyak. For the veterans among your Zelenyak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelenyak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Zelenyak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Zelenyak in 1967 was 87, and 83 in 2002.

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