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Gelineau Family History

Gelineau Surname Meaning

French (Gélineau): from a diminutive of Gelin ‘chicken’. Compare Leno see also Gelinas.

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


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Where is the Gelineau family from?

You can see how Gelineau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelineau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelineau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Gelineau families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelineau's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Gelineau families in 1891.
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What did your Gelineau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gelineau. 15% of Gelineau men worked as a Machinist and 43% of Gelineau women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gelineau were Carpenter and Laborer.

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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

  • Machinist
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    43%
  • Cook
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Gelineau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gelineau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelineau 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Gelineau. 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 666 military records available for the last name Gelineau. For the veterans among your Gelineau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelineau lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gelineau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gelineau in 1958 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelineau 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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