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Zielonka Family History

Zielonka Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of many places in Poland called Zielonka.

Compare Polish zielonka ‘silage’ a derivative of zielony ‘green’.

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


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Where is the Zielonka family from?

You can see how Zielonka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zielonka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Zielonka families living in Michigan. This was about 20% of all the recorded Zielonka's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Zielonka families in 1920.
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What did your Zielonka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zielonka. 34% of Zielonka men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Zielonka women worked as a Sewer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zielonka were New Worker and Weaver.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Weaver
    20%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Weaver
    29%

What Zielonka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 827 census records available for the last name Zielonka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zielonka 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 657 immigration records available for the last name Zielonka. 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 470 military records available for the last name Zielonka. For the veterans among your Zielonka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zielonka lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Zielonka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Zielonka in 1955 was 45, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zielonka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zielonka 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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