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Zelmanowski Family History

Zelmanowski 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: Milanowski, Zdanowski, Ulanowski, Romanowski, Kolanowski, Szymanowski

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Where is the Zelmanowski family from?

You can see how Zelmanowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelmanowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zelmanowski families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelmanowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zelmanowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelmanowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zelmanowski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Zelmanowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelmanowski 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Zelmanowski. 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 Zelmanowski. For the veterans among your Zelmanowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelmanowski lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Zelmanowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zelmanowski in 1977 was 81, and 89 in 1996.

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