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Orelik Family History

Orelik 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: Gorelik, Orlik, Krolik, Orel, Brevik, Orvik, Ortlip, Orell, Orlin

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Where is the Orelik family from?

You can see how Orelik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orelik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orelik family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Orelik's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Orelik families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Orelik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orelik 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Orelik. 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 6 military records available for the last name Orelik. For the veterans among your Orelik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orelik lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Orelik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Orelik in 1981 was 70, and 52 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orelik 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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