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Zelenk Family History

Zelenk 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: Zelenka, Zelenak, Zelek, Zeleny, Melena, Zeleznik, Klenk, Jelen

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Where is the Zelenk family from?

You can see how Zelenk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelenk family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Zelenk family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelenk's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Zelenk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelenk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zelenk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Warper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zelenk. 100% of Zelenk women worked as a Warper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Warper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Zelenk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelenk 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Zelenk. 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 3 military records available for the last name Zelenk. For the veterans among your Zelenk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelenk lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2001, in the United States, Zelenk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zelenk in 1995 was 76, and 64 in 2001.

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