This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gilinski family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gilinski Family History

Gilinski 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: Kilinski, Galinski, Gilinsky, Golinski, Bilinski, Hilinski, Zilinski

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gilinski family from?

You can see how Gilinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilinski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gilinski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gilinski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 27% of all the recorded Gilinski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gilinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilinski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Gilinski ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Gilinski | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Baker
    100%

What Gilinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Gilinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilinski census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gilinski

Passenger Lists

There are 142 immigration records available for the last name Gilinski. 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.

View all Gilinski immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Gilinski. For the veterans among your Gilinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gilinski military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gilinski family history

Discover More

What is the average Gilinski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1978, in the United States, Gilinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gilinski in 1962 was 75, and 88 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilinski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilinski 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gilinski family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial