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Oravecz Family History

Oravecz Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Oravec, Oravetz, Moravec, Kravec, Kravetz, Grave, Raven, Graven

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Where is the Oravecz family from?

You can see how Oravecz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oravecz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Oravecz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Oravecz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oravecz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oravecz 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 Oravecz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oravecz. 60% of Oravecz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Oravecz women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Oravecz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Oravecz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oravecz 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 708 immigration records available for the last name Oravecz. 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 65 military records available for the last name Oravecz. For the veterans among your Oravecz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oravecz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Oravecz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Oravecz in 1965 was 74, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oravecz 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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