Zelinski History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Zelinski family

The surname Zelinski was first found in West Prussia and Pomerelia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families in the western region. From the 13th century onwards the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Zelinski family

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Zelinski Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Zeleznik, Zelenski, Zelenka, Zelenys, Zelewski, Zelislawski, Zeleznicki, Zeleznicky, Zelinski, Zelslawski, Zelznik, Czelsnik, Celznik, Selznik and many more.

Early Notables of the Zelinski family

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Zelinski migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Zelinski Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Zelinski, who settled in Baltimore in 1828
Eva Zelinski, aged 24, who settled in America from Poltek, Russia, in 1893
Adolf Zelinski, who immigrated to Illinois in 1896

Zelinski Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Josef Zelinski, aged 33, who immigrated to the United States from Lamssolno, Russia, in 1905
Josef Zelinski, aged 32, who landed in America from Warschau, Russia, in 1907
Karol Zelinski, aged 18, who settled in America from Dabrowica, in 1907
Janina Zelinski, aged 5, who landed in America from Warschau, Russia, in 1907
Jakob Zelinski, aged 25, who immigrated to America from Dessapre, Austria, in 1909
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Contemporary Notables of the name Zelinski (post 1700) +

Robert Paul Zelinski (b. 1920), American chemist
Daniel Zelinski (b. 1922), American professor
Jeff Zelinski (b. 1982), Canadian CFL football defensive back
Indrek Zelinski (b. 1974), Estonian football manager and retired football striker