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Yelinek Family History

Yelinek Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech Jelinek.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yelinek family from?

You can see how Yelinek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yelinek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Yelinek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Yelinek family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Yelinek's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Yelinek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yelinek 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 Yelinek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yelinek. 36% of Yelinek men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Yelinek women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yelinek were Steam Fitter and Clerk.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Metal Worker
    12%
  • Steam Fitter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Yelinek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 877 census records available for the last name Yelinek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yelinek 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Yelinek. 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 262 military records available for the last name Yelinek. For the veterans among your Yelinek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yelinek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Yelinek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Yelinek in 1962 was 71, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yelinek 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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