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Zilenski Family History

Zilenski 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: Zilinski, Zelenski, Zalenski, Zielinski, Zaleski, Kilinski, Zalewski

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Where is the Zilenski family from?

You can see how Zilenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zilenski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zilenski families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Zilenski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zilenski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zilenski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zilenski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Zilenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zilenski 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 Zilenski. 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 Zilenski. For the veterans among your Zilenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zilenski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Zilenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Zilenski in 1967 was 74, and 83 in 1986.

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