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Zailskas Family History

Zailskas Name 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: Zilka, Ziska, Kaminskas, Pallas, Laska, Zaleski, Vilas, Barlas

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Zailskas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zailskas 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Zailskas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 43 military records available for the last name Zailskas. For the veterans among your Zailskas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zailskas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Zailskas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zailskas in 1967 was 58, and 86 in 1997.

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