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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
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Stanley W Jelinek of Rooks County, Kansas United States was born circa 1858. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Stanley W Jelinek.
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.
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.
Barbara Jelinek of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio was born on December 3, 1874, and died at age 93 years old in April 1968.
Frank Jelinek of New Jersey was born on February 14, 1874, and died at age 90 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.
Anthony Jelinek of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois was born on October 8, 1875, and died at age 93 years old in September 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.
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Joseph Jelinek- Inglewood High School
1941 yearbook photo of Joseph from Inglewood High School (Inglewood, California, USA).
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Joseph Jelinek holding Larry his great grandson, taken somewhere in Chicago Illinois March 1945.
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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 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 Jelinek is the daughter of Ardith Jelinek and Joseph Jelinek. She had siblings Randy Jelinek, Thomas Jelinek, and Timothy 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.
Popular Jelinek Biographies
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 Jelinek is the daughter of Ardith Jelinek and Joseph Jelinek. She had siblings Randy Jelinek, Thomas Jelinek, and Timothy 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Jelinek was born on July 17, 1894, and died at age 61 years old in April 1956. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joseph Jelinek.
Terri L Jelinek was born on June 30, 1970, and died at age 26 years old on September 13, 1996. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Terri L Jelinek.
Ignatius Jelinek of Naperville, Du Page County, Illinois was born on August 20, 1910, and died at age 64 years old in March 1975.
Leonard C Jelinek of Riverside, Cook County, IL was born on November 21, 1924, and died at age 82 years old on December 10, 2006.
Hilda Jelinek of Barrington, Lake County, Illinois was born on March 5, 1908, and died at age 69 years old in May 1977.
Anton Jelinek was born on April 23, 1904, and died at age 51 years old in December 1955. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Anton Jelinek.
Louis Jelinek of La Grange, Cook County, Illinois was born on June 23, 1893, and died at age 84 years old in July 1977.
Roy C Jelinek of Beloit, Rock County, WI was born on January 31, 1934, and died at age 65 years old on May 19, 1999.
Mark Jelinek was born on February 8, 1959, and died at age 19 years old in July 1978. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mark Jelinek.
Erwin Jelinek was born on May 20, 1903, and died at age 57 years old in May 1960. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Erwin Jelinek.
Jelinek Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Jelinek family member is 75.0 years old according to our database of 1,420 people with the last name Jelinek that have a birth and death date listed.
Life Expectancy
75.0
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Oldest Jelineks
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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.
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.
Anna Jelinek of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, MN was born on September 7, 1897, and died at age 102 years old on September 25, 1999.
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.
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.
William Jelinek of Lincoln, Lancaster County, NE was born on December 10, 1896, and died at age 100 years old on August 15, 1997.
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.
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.
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.
Albert Jelinek of Sidney, Cheyenne County, Nebraska was born on October 9, 1886, and died at age 99 years old in February 1986.
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