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Gelinski Family History

Gelinski 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: Galinski, Zelinski, Golinski, Helinski, Jelinski, Glinski, Belinski

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Where is the Gelinski family from?

You can see how Gelinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelinski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelinski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gelinski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 41% of all the recorded Gelinski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gelinski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelinski 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 Gelinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gelinski. 100% of Gelinski men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gelinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Gelinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelinski 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Gelinski. 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 63 military records available for the last name Gelinski. For the veterans among your Gelinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelinski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gelinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gelinski in 1966 was 63, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelinski 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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