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Zalemski Family History

Zalemski 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: Zaleski, Zalewski, Zaremski, Zalenski, Zaluski, Maleski, Waleski

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

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Zalemski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zalemski 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Zalemski. 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 9 military records available for the last name Zalemski. For the veterans among your Zalemski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zalemski lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Zalemski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zalemski in 1969 was 75, and 95 in 2004.

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