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Gelini Family History

Gelini 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: Gelin, Golini, Melin, Helin, Belin, Ugolini, Golin, Genin, Meling

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Where is the Gelini family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelini 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 59 census records available for the last name Gelini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelini 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Gelini. 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 31 military records available for the last name Gelini. For the veterans among your Gelini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelini lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gelini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gelini in 1968 was 54, and 89 in 2003.

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