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Orlovsky Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) and Russian: elaborated form of Orlov . Jewish (from Poland): variant of Orlowski .

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


Similar surnames: Orlowsky, Orlosky, Orloski, Orlov, Brodsky, Kozlovsky, Orlowski

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Where is the Orlovsky family from?

You can see how Orlovsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlovsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Orlovsky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 42% of all the recorded Orlovsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Orlovsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orlovsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Orlovsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orlovsky. 28% of Orlovsky men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Draftsman
    19%
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What Orlovsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Orlovsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlovsky 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Orlovsky. 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 95 military records available for the last name Orlovsky. For the veterans among your Orlovsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlovsky lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Orlovsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Orlovsky in 1957 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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