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Gelineau Name Meaning

French (Gélineau): from a diminutive of Gelin ‘chicken’. Compare Leno see also Gelinas .

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


Similar surnames: Gelinas, Galarneau, Pineau, Belleau, Mineau, Beliveau, Galipeau

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Where is the Gelineau family from?

You can see how Gelineau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelineau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelineau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 141 Gelineau families living in Quebec. This was about 81% of all the recorded Gelineau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gelineau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelineau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gelineau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Mnagre were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gelineau. 34% of Gelineau men worked as a Cultivateur and 34% of Gelineau women worked as a Mnagre. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gelineau were Cultivateur and Instituteur. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Cultivateur
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Mnagre
    34%
  • Modiste
    34%
  • Instituteur
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gelineau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelineau 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Gelineau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 666 military records available for the last name Gelineau. For the veterans among your Gelineau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelineau lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gelineau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gelineau in 1958 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

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