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Zelniker Family History

Zelniker 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: Zenker, Zediker, Zehner, Zeller, Venier, Kelner, Zeier, Leiker

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Where is the Zelniker family from?

You can see how Zelniker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelniker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zelniker family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelniker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zelniker families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Zelniker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelniker 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Zelniker. 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 21 military records available for the last name Zelniker. For the veterans among your Zelniker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelniker lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Zelniker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zelniker in 1969 was 70, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelniker 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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