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Orekar Family History

Orekar 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: Smrekar, Reker, Crear, Bregar, Grear, Rebar, Pekar, Greear, Cregar

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Where is the Orekar family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orekar 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 Orekar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orekar. 100% of Orekar men worked as a Carpenter.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Orekar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orekar 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Orekar. 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 3 military records available for the last name Orekar. For the veterans among your Orekar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orekar lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Orekar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Orekar in 1969 was 82, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orekar 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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