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Gelnix Family History

Gelnix 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: Felix, Melnik, Genin, Selix, Gelin, Enix, Genis, Gellis, Penix

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Where is the Gelnix family from?

You can see how Gelnix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelnix family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Gelnix family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelnix's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gelnix families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelnix 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 3 census records available for the last name Gelnix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelnix 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gelnix. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gelnix. For the veterans among your Gelnix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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