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Elinsky Family History

Elinsky 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: Belinsky, Linsky, Glinsky, Selinsky, Zelinsky, Lansky, Minsky

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Where is the Elinsky family from?

You can see how Elinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elinsky family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Elinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Elinsky family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elinsky's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Elinsky families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elinsky 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 Elinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elinsky. 46% of Elinsky men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Elinsky women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elinsky were Proprietor and Secretary.

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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
    46%
  • Clerk
    37%
  • Proprietor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%

What Elinsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 699 census records available for the last name Elinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elinsky 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Elinsky. 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 114 military records available for the last name Elinsky. For the veterans among your Elinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elinsky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Elinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Elinsky in 1968 was 68, and 29 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elinsky 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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