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Gelinsky Family History

Gelinsky 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, Gilinsky, Glinsky, Selinsky, Galinsky, Zelinsky, Galinski

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Where is the Gelinsky family from?

You can see how Gelinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelinsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelinsky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gelinsky families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelinsky's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gelinsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelinsky 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 Gelinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gelinsky. 100% of Gelinsky men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Gelinsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Gelinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelinsky 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Gelinsky. 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 59 military records available for the last name Gelinsky. For the veterans among your Gelinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelinsky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gelinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gelinsky in 1967 was 89, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelinsky 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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