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Zeliznak Family History

Zeliznak 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, Zelenak, Zelinski, Jelinek, Gelinas, Yedinak, Zelazny

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Zeliznak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeliznak 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Zeliznak. 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 7 military records available for the last name Zeliznak. For the veterans among your Zeliznak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeliznak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Zeliznak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Zeliznak in 1967 was 68, and 73 in 1998.

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