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Zelonka Family History

Zelonka 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: Zelenka, Zielonka, Zelinka, Celona, Plonka, Golonka, Zelonis, Belka

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Where is the Zelonka family from?

You can see how Zelonka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelonka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zelonka families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zelonka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zelonka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelonka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zelonka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zelonka. 100% of Zelonka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zelonka women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Zelonka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelonka 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Zelonka. 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 229 military records available for the last name Zelonka. For the veterans among your Zelonka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelonka lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Zelonka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zelonka in 1945 was 64, and 82 in 2003.

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