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Zelinska Family History

Zelinska 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: Zelinski, Zelinka, Zelinsky, Zielinski, Zelenka, Belinsky, Helinski

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Where is the Zelinska family from?

You can see how Zelinska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelinska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zelinska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Zelinska family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelinska's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zelinska families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelinska 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 119 census records available for the last name Zelinska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelinska 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Zelinska. 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 5 military records available for the last name Zelinska. For the veterans among your Zelinska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelinska lifespan?

Average Zelinska life expectancy in 1965 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelinska 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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