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Zelik Family History

Zelik 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: Zelek, Malik, Melis, Melin, Melia, Helin, Felix, Belin, Bilik, Kulik

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Where is the Zelik family from?

You can see how Zelik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zelik family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zelik's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Zelik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zelik ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Zelik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelik 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Zelik. 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 69 military records available for the last name Zelik. For the veterans among your Zelik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelik lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zelik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zelik in 1963 was 79, and 86 in 2003.

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