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Elinski Family History

Elinski Surname 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: Zelinski, Olinski, Ulinski, Helinski, Jelinski, Glinski, Belinski

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Where is the Elinski family from?

You can see how Elinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elinski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Elinski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Elinski families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Elinski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elinski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Serving Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elinski. 34% of Elinski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Elinski women worked as a Serving Machine Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Serving Machine Operator
    100%

What Elinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Elinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elinski 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Elinski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 161 military records available for the last name Elinski. For the veterans among your Elinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elinski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Elinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Elinski in 1965 was 65, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elinski ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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