This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Zelnia family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Zelnia Family History

Zelnia 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: Melia, Zelenka, Zelnick, Melnik, Zeldin, Zelaya, Elia, Celia, Zelinka

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Zelnia family from?

You can see how Zelnia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelnia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zelnia family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelnia's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zelnia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelnia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Zelnia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Zelnia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelnia census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Zelnia

Passenger Lists

There are 13 immigration records available for the last name Zelnia. 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.

View all Zelnia immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Zelnia. For the veterans among your Zelnia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Zelnia military records

You've only scratched the surface of Zelnia family history

Discover More

What is the average Zelnia lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Zelnia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zelnia in 1962 was 73, and 93 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zelnia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelnia 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Zelnia family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial