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Zielski Family History

Zielski 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: Bielski, Ziemski, Sielski, Zielinski, Zieske, Bilski, Zabielski

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Where is the Zielski family from?

You can see how Zielski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zielski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zielski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 17% of all the recorded Zielski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zielski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zielski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zielski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zielski. 100% of Zielski 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 414 census records available for the last name Zielski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zielski 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Zielski. 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 178 military records available for the last name Zielski. For the veterans among your Zielski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zielski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zielski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zielski in 1962 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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