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Gelinson Family History

Gelinson 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: Elison, Seligson, Levinson, Allinson, Eliason, Linson, Melanson

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Where is the Gelinson family from?

You can see how Gelinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelinson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gelinson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelinson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gelinson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelinson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Gelinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelinson 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gelinson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gelinson. For the veterans among your Gelinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelinson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gelinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gelinson in 1967 was 84, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelinson 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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