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Zelonis Family History

Zelonis Surname Meaning

Altered form of Lithuanian Žilionis: probably a nickname meaning ‘gray-haired’ derived from žilas ‘gray’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zelonis family from?

You can see how Zelonis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelonis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Zelonis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Zelonis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 53% of all the recorded Zelonis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zelonis families in 1920.
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What did your Zelonis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zelonis. 25% of Zelonis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zelonis women worked as a House Work.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Soldier
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Zelonis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Zelonis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelonis 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Zelonis. 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 346 military records available for the last name Zelonis. For the veterans among your Zelonis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelonis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zelonis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zelonis in 1963 was 65, and 66 in 2004.

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