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Orawski Family History

Orawski 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: Morawski, Rawski, Borawski, Borowski, Osowski, Orlowski, Zurawski

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Where is the Orawski family from?

You can see how Orawski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orawski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orawski family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Orawski's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Orawski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orawski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Orawski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orawski 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Orawski. 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 15 military records available for the last name Orawski. For the veterans among your Orawski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orawski lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2003, in the United States, Orawski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Orawski in 1993 was 81, and 89 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orawski 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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