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Gelonek Family History

Gelonek 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: Deloney, Melone, Jelinek, Gellner, Gronek, Glodek, Delone, Yelinek

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Where is the Gelonek family from?

You can see how Gelonek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelonek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelonek families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gelonek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelonek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gelonek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelonek 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 88 census records available for the last name Gelonek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelonek 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gelonek. 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 23 military records available for the last name Gelonek. For the veterans among your Gelonek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelonek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Gelonek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gelonek in 1967 was 75, and 61 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelonek 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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