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Zalesin Family History

Zalesin 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: Zaleski, Zales, Zalkin, Zalesky, Alesi, Baldwin, Sales, Saladin

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Where is the Zalesin family from?

You can see how Zalesin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zalesin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zalesin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zalesin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zalesin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zalesin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zalesin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zalesin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Zalesin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zalesin 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Zalesin. 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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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Zalesin. For the veterans among your Zalesin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zalesin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Zalesin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Zalesin in 1963 was 84, and 79 in 1996.

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