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Zolinski Family History

Zolinski 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: Wolinski, Dolinski, Solinski, Zelinski, Zwolinski, Olinski, Golinski

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Where is the Zolinski family from?

You can see how Zolinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zolinski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zolinski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Zolinski families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Zolinski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zolinski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zolinski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zolinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zolinski. 50% of Zolinski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zolinski women 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
    50%
  • Core Maker
    30%
  • New Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 814 census records available for the last name Zolinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zolinski 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Zolinski. 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 140 military records available for the last name Zolinski. For the veterans among your Zolinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zolinski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Zolinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Zolinski in 1962 was 72, and 65 in 2003.

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