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Zolynski Family History

Zolynski 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: Polanski, Wolinski, Dolinski, Solinski, Zelinski, Zwolinski, Olinski

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Where is the Zolynski family from?

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

What did your Zolynski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Zolynski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zolynski 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Zolynski. 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 59 military records available for the last name Zolynski. For the veterans among your Zolynski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zolynski lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Zolynski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zolynski in 1970 was 72, and 72 in 2002.

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