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Orchowski Family History

Orchowski 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: Obuchowski, Orzechowski, Orlowski, Machowski, Cichowski, Grochowski

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Where is the Orchowski family from?

You can see how Orchowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orchowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Orchowski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 26% of all the recorded Orchowski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Orchowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orchowski 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 Orchowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orchowski. 42% of Orchowski men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Drying Machine
    17%
  • Helper
    17%

What Orchowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Orchowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orchowski 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Orchowski. 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 133 military records available for the last name Orchowski. For the veterans among your Orchowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orchowski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Orchowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Orchowski in 1966 was 63, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orchowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orchowski 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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