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Zelinko Family History

Zelinko 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: Zelinka, Zelenka, Zelinski, Zelasko, Melino, Pelino, Linko, Zelinsky

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Where is the Zelinko family from?

You can see how Zelinko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelinko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zelinko families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Zelinko's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Zelinko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelinko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zelinko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zelinko. 100% of Zelinko men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Zelinko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelinko 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 Zelinko. 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 36 military records available for the last name Zelinko. For the veterans among your Zelinko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelinko lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Zelinko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zelinko in 1965 was 23, and 81 in 2003.

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