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Zeleznick Family History

Zeleznick 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: Zeleznik, Zelnick, Zelenak, Lennick, Lesnick, Reznick, Olenick

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Where is the Zeleznick family from?

You can see how Zeleznick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeleznick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zeleznick families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Zeleznick's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zeleznick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeleznick 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 Zeleznick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Switch Board Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeleznick. 64% of Zeleznick men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Zeleznick women worked as a Switch Board Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zeleznick were Miner and Machine Operator.

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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
    64%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Miner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Switch Board Operator
    34%
  • Stitcher
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%

What Zeleznick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Zeleznick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeleznick 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Zeleznick. 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 85 military records available for the last name Zeleznick. For the veterans among your Zeleznick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeleznick lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Zeleznick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zeleznick in 1961 was 53, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeleznick 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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