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Zemlinsky Family History

Zemlinsky 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: Zelinsky, Belinsky, Zelinski, Selinsky, Berlinsky, Zielinski

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Where is the Zemlinsky family from?

You can see how Zemlinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zemlinsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zemlinsky family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zemlinsky's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Zemlinsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zemlinsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zemlinsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Zemlinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zemlinsky 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Zemlinsky. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zemlinsky. For the veterans among your Zemlinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zemlinsky lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Zemlinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zemlinsky in 1972 was 64, and 81 in 2000.

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