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Zeleny Name Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Zelený): from zelený ‘green’ probably a nickname referring to someone's complexion or perhaps a nickname for someone who habitually dressed in green.

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


Similar surnames: Zelenak, Zelenka, Jelen, Belin, Cerveny, Celona, Zimny, Zelek, Deveny

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Where is the Zeleny family from?

You can see how Zeleny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeleny family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeleny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Zeleny families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeleny's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Zeleny families in 1911.
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What did your Zeleny ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Zeleny. 100% of Zeleny men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zeleny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeleny 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Zeleny. 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 905 military records available for the last name Zeleny. For the veterans among your Zeleny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeleny lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Zeleny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zeleny in 1960 was 48, and 69 in 2004.

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