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Zeleniak Family History

Zeleniak 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: Zelenak, Zeleznik, Zelenka, Zelnick, Melena, Lesniak, Lesiak, Melnik

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Where is the Zeleniak family from?

You can see how Zeleniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeleniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zeleniak family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeleniak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zeleniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeleniak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zeleniak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Zeleniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeleniak 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Zeleniak. 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 25 military records available for the last name Zeleniak. For the veterans among your Zeleniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeleniak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Zeleniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zeleniak in 1967 was 89, and 39 in 2002.

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