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Gelzinis Family History

Gelzinis 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: Gelinas, Galinis, Gellings, Hellings, Gelin, Berzins, Galanis

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Where is the Gelzinis family from?

You can see how Gelzinis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelzinis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gelzinis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 21% of all the recorded Gelzinis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gelzinis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelzinis 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 Gelzinis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gelzinis. 43% of Gelzinis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gelzinis women worked as a Winder.

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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
    43%
  • Boiler Maker
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    100%

What Gelzinis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Gelzinis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelzinis 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Gelzinis. 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 137 military records available for the last name Gelzinis. For the veterans among your Gelzinis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelzinis lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Gelzinis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gelzinis in 1959 was 54, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelzinis 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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