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Zalesiak Family History

Zalesiak 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: Lesiak, Zaleski, Lesniak, Zelenak, Iglesia, Zawislak, Zales, Iglesias

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Where is the Zalesiak family from?

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

What did your Zalesiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zalesiak. 100% of Zalesiak men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Zalesiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zalesiak 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Zalesiak. 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 44 military records available for the last name Zalesiak. For the veterans among your Zalesiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zalesiak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Zalesiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zalesiak in 1968 was 75, and 72 in 2004.

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