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Zelnicek Family History

Zelnicek 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: Zelnick, Zenisek, Reznicek, Melnick, Bernick, Ellick, Senick, Eunice

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelnicek 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 27 census records available for the last name Zelnicek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelnicek 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Zelnicek. 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 2 military records available for the last name Zelnicek. For the veterans among your Zelnicek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelnicek lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Zelnicek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zelnicek in 1976 was 68, and 94 in 2003.

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