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Zelent Family History

Zelent 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: Zeleny, Melena, Zelenka, Zelenak, Jelen, Lent, Zelek, Belen, Dement

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Where is the Zelent family from?

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

What did your Zelent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Sewing Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zelent. 100% of Zelent men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Zelent women worked as a Sewing Operator. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Zelent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelent 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Zelent. 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 130 military records available for the last name Zelent. For the veterans among your Zelent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelent lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zelent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zelent in 1963 was 73, and 81 in 2004.

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