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Zilinsky Family History

Zilinsky 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: Gilinsky, Zilinski, Zelinsky, Zielinski, Kilinski, Belinsky, Zelinski

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Where is the Zilinsky family from?

You can see how Zilinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zilinsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zilinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Zilinsky families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zilinsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zilinsky families in 1880.
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What did your Zilinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zilinsky. 72% of Zilinsky men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zilinsky women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zilinsky were Proprietor and Office Clerk. .

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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
    72%
  • Proprietor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Office Clerk
    25%
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What Zilinsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 805 census records available for the last name Zilinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zilinsky 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 507 immigration records available for the last name Zilinsky. 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 361 military records available for the last name Zilinsky. For the veterans among your Zilinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zilinsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zilinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zilinsky in 1963 was 85, and 86 in 2003.

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