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Jelinek Family History & Genealogy

1,463 biographies and 3 photos with the Jelinek last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Jelinek family members.

Jelinek Last Name History & Origin

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czechoslovakian

Name Origin

little deer

Spellings & Pronunciations

Yell-ah-neck

Nationality & Ethnicity

czechoslovakia

Famous People named Jelinek

Otto Kopp Jelinek

Early Jelineks

These are the earliest records we have of the Jelinek family.

Alois Jelinek of Middletown, Middlesex County, CT was born on August 13, 1866, and died at age 100 years old in May 1967.
Frank Jelinek of Swanton, Saline County, Nebraska was born on November 27, 1870, and died at age 101 years old in December 1971.
Joseph Jelinek
This is my Dad's grandfather, I know very little about him. What I do know is strictly from research. I do know that Joseph was a blacksmith and worked for a company that made "coaches". I also know he emigrated here when he was 18. My dad talked about his grandfather a lot more than his own father. I have no information on any relatives he had here in the United States or left behind in Bohemia.
Frank Jelinek of New Jersey was born on February 14, 1874, and died at age 90 years old in February 1964.
Barbara Jelinek of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio was born on December 3, 1874, and died at age 93 years old in April 1968.
Anthony Jelinek of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois was born on October 8, 1875, and died at age 93 years old in September 1969.
Jennie Jelinek of Illinois was born on May 22, 1875, and died at age 88 years old in February 1964.
Edward Jelinek of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska was born on April 7, 1875, and died at age 94 years old in December 1969.
Rose Jelinek of Little Ferry, Bergen County, NJ was born on April 13, 1876, and died at age 91 years old in June 1967.
Thomas Jelinek of Saint Paul, Dakota County, Minnesota was born on December 21, 1877, and died at age 92 years old in May 1970.
Anna Jelinek of Austin, Mower County, Minnesota was born on October 17, 1877, and died at age 91 years old in August 1969.
Agnes Jelinek of Bishop, Nueces County, TX was born on January 11, 1878, and died at age 88 years old on August 15, 1966.

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Updated Jelinek Biographies

Joseph Melvin Jelinek is the son of Vincent Albin Jelinek (1900-1963) and Ethel Pauline Oehme (1902-1974). He was born on January 19, 1928 in Stirum, Sargent County, North Dakota and had two brothers; John Jerome Jelinek (1926-2010) and Sylevester June Jelinek (1930-2017). He grew up in Clear Creek Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska, USA and Center Township, Butler County, Nebraska, USA. As a teenager, he was employed by the Levine Produce Co in David City, Butler, Nebraska, USA. Joseph served in the US Army from May 17, 1946 until his discharge on October 24, 1947.
Joseph Richard Jelinek was born on May 26, 1919 in Omaha, Nebraska to parents Joseph Jelinek (1883-1966) and Julia Skomal Jelinek (1882-1975). He had siblings Ervin, Richard, and Marian Jelinek. He was married to Eleanor J Dreier (1921-1984) and together the couple had a daughter together. Joseph's military service spanned from April 17, 1967, to November 16, 1976, where he served in the US Army as a General. His journey into the armed forces began while he was a student at Creighton University in 1939. During that time, he enlisted in the 134th Infantry Regiment of the Nebraska National Guard, achieving the rank of Corporal by 1940 when he was called to active duty in anticipation of the United States' involvement in World War II. In 1943, Joseph earned his commission upon completing Officer Candidate School and subsequently served in the Pacific Theater with the 32nd Infantry Division. His dedication and valor during this period led to the receipt of several notable honors, including the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, and Combat Infantryman Badge. Following the conclusion of World War II, he continued his service in the National Guard, primarily in command and staff roles within the 34th Infantry Division. Joseph's contributions extended to the National Guard Bureau, where he served as the Chief of the Army National Guard's Office of Plans, Policy, and Programs from 1967 to 1969, followed by a role as the Executive Officer to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau from 1969 to 1971. Subsequently, he served on the staff within the Office of the Secretary of Defense from 1971 to 1973. As a Brigadier General, he took on the responsibility of Deputy Director of the Army National Guard from 1973 to 1976, completing a distinguished and impactful military career.
Joseph Anthony Jelinek was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 31, 1910. He is the son of Frank and Anna Jelinek and he had two older brother Charles and Frank Jelinek as well as younger siblings Louis, Anna, and George Jelinek. Joseph served in the US Army as a Corporal with the Co C, 82nd Cml Battalion. He enlisted on June 4, 1942 and was discharged on October 24, 1945. On March 19, 1960 he married Betty L. Herbon in Cook, Illinois, USA.
Joseph K Jelinek
Joseph K Jelinek is the son of Joseph Jelinek (1892-1962) and Mary Golda Bachus (1898-1976). He was born on December 1, 1923 in Los Angeles, California and had sisters Margarite M Jelinek (1916-1961), Norma A. Jelinek (1921-2009), and a half sister Patricia Colleen Donoghue (1938-2013). He was a high school graduate of Inglewood High School (Inglewood, California, USA).
Lynette K Denman
Lynette Jelinek is the daughter of Ardith Jelinek and Joseph Jelinek. She had siblings Randy Jelinek, Thomas Jelinek, and Timothy Jelinek.
Joseph Jelinek
This is my Dad's grandfather, I know very little about him. What I do know is strictly from research. I do know that Joseph was a blacksmith and worked for a company that made "coaches". I also know he emigrated here when he was 18. My dad talked about his grandfather a lot more than his own father. I have no information on any relatives he had here in the United States or left behind in Bohemia.
Edward Jelinek of Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, MO was born on February 14, 1912, and died at age 85 years old on October 29, 1997. Edward Jelinek was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Section 1E Site 742 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis.
Albert L Jelinek of Neptune, Monmouth County, NJ was born on March 21, 1920, and died at age 78 years old on April 6, 1998. Albert Jelinek was buried at Bg William C Doyle Vet's Mem Cem Section L Site 17124 350 Provinceline Road, in Wrightstown.
Richard F Jelinek of Berwyn, Cook County, IL was born on February 22, 1923, and died at age 71 years old on September 1, 1994.
Joe L Jelinek of Tulsa, Tulsa County, OK was born on January 29, 1926, and died at age 71 years old on July 28, 1997.
Joseph W Jelinek of Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA was born on July 30, 1916, and died at age 80 years old on December 18, 1996.
Joseph E Jelinek of Joliet, Will County, IL was born on March 9, 1928, and died at age 79 years old on April 15, 2007.
Joseph F Jelinek of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois was born on August 1, 1917, and died at age 69 years old in December 1986.
Joseph Jelinek of Chicago, Cook County, IL was born on July 31, 1915, and died at age 73 years old in June 1989.
Joseph R Jelinek of Erie, Erie County, PA was born on October 27, 1922, and died at age 70 years old on January 10, 1993.
Ferdinand P Jelinek of Norfolk, Norfolk City County, VA was born on August 30, 1921, and died at age 81 years old on April 8, 2003.
Jerry J Jelinek of Baltimore, Baltimore City County, MD was born on September 17, 1918, and died at age 70 years old on May 21, 1989.
George W Jelinek of Owosso, Shiawassee County, MI was born on December 24, 1916, and died at age 89 years old on June 19, 2006.
George A Jelinek of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois was born on October 8, 1918, and died at age 65 years old in June 1984.
George W Jelinek of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois was born on August 14, 1917, and died at age 68 years old in September 1985.

Popular Jelinek Biographies

Joseph Jelinek
This is my Dad's grandfather, I know very little about him. What I do know is strictly from research. I do know that Joseph was a blacksmith and worked for a company that made "coaches". I also know he emigrated here when he was 18. My dad talked about his grandfather a lot more than his own father. I have no information on any relatives he had here in the United States or left behind in Bohemia.
Lynette K Denman
Lynette Jelinek is the daughter of Ardith Jelinek and Joseph Jelinek. She had siblings Randy Jelinek, Thomas Jelinek, and Timothy Jelinek.
There isn't to much I know about frank except when he retired he started traveling the world. My grandmother would get post cards of his travels.
Joan Mary (Jelinek) Farel of Udall, Ozark County, Missouri United States was born on March 9, 1951 in Berwyn, Cook County, IL, and died at age 57 years old on April 14, 2008 in Udall, Ozark County, MO. Joan Farel was buried in May.
Joseph Anthony Jelinek was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 31, 1910. He is the son of Frank and Anna Jelinek and he had two older brother Charles and Frank Jelinek as well as younger siblings Louis, Anna, and George Jelinek. Joseph served in the US Army as a Corporal with the Co C, 82nd Cml Battalion. He enlisted on June 4, 1942 and was discharged on October 24, 1945. On March 19, 1960 he married Betty L. Herbon in Cook, Illinois, USA.
Joseph K Jelinek
Joseph K Jelinek is the son of Joseph Jelinek (1892-1962) and Mary Golda Bachus (1898-1976). He was born on December 1, 1923 in Los Angeles, California and had sisters Margarite M Jelinek (1916-1961), Norma A. Jelinek (1921-2009), and a half sister Patricia Colleen Donoghue (1938-2013). He was a high school graduate of Inglewood High School (Inglewood, California, USA).
Joseph Richard Jelinek was born on May 26, 1919 in Omaha, Nebraska to parents Joseph Jelinek (1883-1966) and Julia Skomal Jelinek (1882-1975). He had siblings Ervin, Richard, and Marian Jelinek. He was married to Eleanor J Dreier (1921-1984) and together the couple had a daughter together. Joseph's military service spanned from April 17, 1967, to November 16, 1976, where he served in the US Army as a General. His journey into the armed forces began while he was a student at Creighton University in 1939. During that time, he enlisted in the 134th Infantry Regiment of the Nebraska National Guard, achieving the rank of Corporal by 1940 when he was called to active duty in anticipation of the United States' involvement in World War II. In 1943, Joseph earned his commission upon completing Officer Candidate School and subsequently served in the Pacific Theater with the 32nd Infantry Division. His dedication and valor during this period led to the receipt of several notable honors, including the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, and Combat Infantryman Badge. Following the conclusion of World War II, he continued his service in the National Guard, primarily in command and staff roles within the 34th Infantry Division. Joseph's contributions extended to the National Guard Bureau, where he served as the Chief of the Army National Guard's Office of Plans, Policy, and Programs from 1967 to 1969, followed by a role as the Executive Officer to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau from 1969 to 1971. Subsequently, he served on the staff within the Office of the Secretary of Defense from 1971 to 1973. As a Brigadier General, he took on the responsibility of Deputy Director of the Army National Guard from 1973 to 1976, completing a distinguished and impactful military career.
Lavergne Mary (Halfpap) Jelinek of Berwyn, Cook County, IL was born on October 4, 1923 in Chicago, and died at age 86 years old on December 20, 2009 in Berwyn. Lavergne Jelinek was buried on December 23.
Joseph Melvin Jelinek is the son of Vincent Albin Jelinek (1900-1963) and Ethel Pauline Oehme (1902-1974). He was born on January 19, 1928 in Stirum, Sargent County, North Dakota and had two brothers; John Jerome Jelinek (1926-2010) and Sylevester June Jelinek (1930-2017). He grew up in Clear Creek Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska, USA and Center Township, Butler County, Nebraska, USA. As a teenager, he was employed by the Levine Produce Co in David City, Butler, Nebraska, USA. Joseph served in the US Army from May 17, 1946 until his discharge on October 24, 1947.
Nicki S Jelinek of Randall County, TX was born circa 1953. Nicki Jelinek was married to Jerry J. Jelinek on February 12, 1971 in Gray County, TX and they separated on September 23, 1981 in Randall County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nicki S. (Musgrove) Jelinek.
John Jelinek of Bannister, Gratiot County, Michigan was born on January 17, 1887, and died at age 84 years old in October 1971.
Delia Jelinek of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota was born on December 18, 1898, and died at age 71 years old in October 1970.
Jean K Jelinek of San Diego, San Diego County, CA was born on November 4, 1915, and died at age 87 years old on June 5, 2003.
Joseph Jelinek of Burton, Geauga County, Ohio was born on November 16, 1882, and died at age 90 years old in April 1973.
Leona Jelinek of Schofield, Marathon County, WI was born on April 2, 1911, and died at age 95 years old on March 25, 2007.
Jeanne J Jelinek was born on July 21, 1914, and died at age 77 years old on January 6, 1992. Jeanne Jelinek was buried at Bg William C Doyle Vet's Mem Cem Section GN Site 24G 350 Provinceline Road, in Wrightstown, Nj. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jeanne J Jelinek.
Teophil Jelinek of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan was born on May 26, 1910 in Poland, and died at age 62 years old in December 1972.
Eleanor Jelinek was born on June 20, 1912, and died at age 69 years old in October 1981. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Eleanor Jelinek.
Charles Jelinek of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio was born on July 3, 1904, and died at age 64 years old in April 1969.
Alois Jelinek of Middletown, Middlesex County, CT was born on August 13, 1866, and died at age 100 years old in May 1967.

Jelinek Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Jelinek family member is 75.0 years old according to our database of 1,410 people with the last name Jelinek that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

75.0 years

Oldest Jelineks

These are the longest-lived members of the Jelinek family on AncientFaces.

William J Jelinek of Park Ridge, Cook County, IL was born on September 22, 1888, and died at age 102 years old on February 14, 1991.
102 years
Pansy Diamond Jelinek of Whitney, Hill County, Texas was born on December 28, 1904, and died at age 102 years old on May 26, 2007.
102 years
Anna Jelinek of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, MN was born on September 7, 1897, and died at age 102 years old on September 25, 1999.
102 years
William Jelinek of Lincoln, Lancaster County, NE was born on December 10, 1896, and died at age 100 years old on August 15, 1997.
100 years
Frances C Jelinek of Simi Valley, Ventura County, CA was born on November 5, 1900, and died at age 100 years old on January 28, 2001.
100 years
Ana N Jelinek of Bellevue, Sarpy County, NE was born on December 22, 1900, and died at age 100 years old on October 9, 2001.
100 years
Frank Jelinek of Swanton, Saline County, Nebraska was born on November 27, 1870, and died at age 101 years old in December 1971.
101 years
George Jelinek of Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, OK was born on July 25, 1898, and died at age 101 years old on August 23, 1999.
101 years
Alois Jelinek of Middletown, Middlesex County, CT was born on August 13, 1866, and died at age 100 years old in May 1967.
100 years
Sylvia A Jelinek of Sun Prairie, Dane County, WI was born on October 19, 1903, and died at age 99 years old on August 2, 2003.
99 years
William Jelinek of Kewaunee, Kewaunee County, Wisconsin was born on February 3, 1880, and died at age 100 years old in February 1980.
99 years
Albert Jelinek of Sidney, Cheyenne County, Nebraska was born on October 9, 1886, and died at age 99 years old in February 1986.
99 years
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