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Gelzinski Family History

Gelzinski 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: Galinski, Zelinski, Golinski, Helinski, Jelinski, Guzinski, Helminski

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelzinski 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 1 census records available for the last name Gelzinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelzinski 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Gelzinski. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gelzinski. For the veterans among your Gelzinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelzinski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1990, in the United States, Gelzinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gelzinski in 1965 was 68, and 94 in 1990.

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