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Zelniski Family History

Zelniski 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, Zelinski, Zelenski, Zielinski, Zaleski, Zaluski, Zalewski

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Where is the Zelniski family from?

You can see how Zelniski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelniski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zelniski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Zelniski families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelniski's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zelniski families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Zelniski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelniski 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Zelniski. 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 2 military records available for the last name Zelniski. For the veterans among your Zelniski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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