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Gelina Family History

Gelina Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Gélinas (see Gelinas).

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


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Where is the Gelina family from?

You can see how Gelina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelina family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelina families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Gelina families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelina's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gelina families in 1891.
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What did your Gelina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gelina. 50% of Gelina men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Gelina women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gelina were Carpenter and Machine Operator.

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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
    50%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    38%
  • Seamstress
    38%
  • Machine Operator
    25%

What Gelina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gelina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelina 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Gelina. 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 195 military records available for the last name Gelina. For the veterans among your Gelina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelina lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gelina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gelina in 1962 was 45, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelina 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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