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Orelowitz Family History

Orelowitz 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: Prellwitz, Smilowitz, Horowitz, Rakowitz, Kaplowitz, Aronowitz

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What did your Orelowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Orelowitz. 100% of Orelowitz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Orelowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orelowitz 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Orelowitz. 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 1 military records available for the last name Orelowitz. For the veterans among your Orelowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orelowitz lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Orelowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Orelowitz in 1983 was 73, and 73 in 2002.

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