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Zalasky Family History

Zalasky 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: Zalesky, Zaleski, Zaluski, Lasky, Zavesky, Zelasko, Zavatsky, Galaska

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Where is the Zalasky family from?

You can see how Zalasky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zalasky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zalasky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Zalasky families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Zalasky's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Zalasky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zalasky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zalasky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Zalasky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zalasky 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Zalasky. 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 17 military records available for the last name Zalasky. For the veterans among your Zalasky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zalasky lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Zalasky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zalasky in 1971 was 40, and 74 in 2004.

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