| ![Show Contents]() Zelawski History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Zelawski familyThe surname Zelawski was first found in Polesie, the largest province of Poland. It is inhabited by Ruthenians, called Polesians, of Ukrainian descent. The main towns are those of Brest Litovsk, Pinsk, Kobryn, Kamenets, Litovsk, and Luninets. It was in this province that the renowned Radziwills and Sapiehas held their vast estates. Wolczyn was the seat of the Czartoryski family. The surname became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. Early History of the Zelawski familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Zelawski research. Another 103 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1500, 1638 and 1738 are included under the topic Early Zelawski History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Zelawski Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Schokolukow, Shulakow, Shulakowski, Shokaluski, Schukaluski, Zalakowski, Zaluskowski, Zelawski, Zelazkowski, Zelaskowsky, Zlotkowski, Szalawski, Szalawsky and many more. Early Notables of the Zelawski familyMore information is included under the topic Early Zelawski Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Zelawski Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Ludwik Zelawski, aged 47, who immigrated to the United States from Belz, in 1906
- Marcin Zelawski, aged 28, who landed in America from Pacanow, Russia, in 1907
- Teofil Zelawski, aged 43, who immigrated to America from Rytwano, Russia, in 1907
- Wasyl Zelawski, aged 18, who landed in America from Wysowa, Austria, in 1912
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