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Gelinska Family History

Gelinska 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: Belinsky, Glinka, Galinski, Zelinski, Gilinsky, Golinski, Glinsky

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Where is the Gelinska family from?

You can see how Gelinska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelinska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gelinska family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gelinska's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Gelinska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelinska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Gelinska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Gelinska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelinska 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gelinska. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gelinska. For the veterans among your Gelinska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelinska lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1983, in the United States, Gelinska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gelinska in 1975 was 80, and 88 in 1983.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelinska 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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