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Gilinsky Family History

Gilinsky Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Lithuania): habitational name for someone from the village of Gili in Lithuania.

Altered form of Polish Giliński: habitational name for someone from Gilino in Masovian Voivodeship, Poland.

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


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Where is the Gilinsky family from?

You can see how Gilinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilinsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Gilinsky families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilinsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gilinsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilinsky 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 Gilinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gilinsky. 100% of Gilinsky men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Gilinsky women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gilinsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 964 census records available for the last name Gilinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilinsky 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 480 immigration records available for the last name Gilinsky. 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 158 military records available for the last name Gilinsky. For the veterans among your Gilinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilinsky lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Gilinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gilinsky in 1945 was 60, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilinsky 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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