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Oresky Family History

Oresky 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: Olesky, Cressy, Lesky, Ormsby, Trosky, Presby, Hresko, Morosky, Orey

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Where is the Oresky family from?

You can see how Oresky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oresky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Oresky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Oresky families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Oresky's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Oresky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oresky 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 Oresky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oresky. 37% of Oresky men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Oresky women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oresky were Printer and Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Tailor
    19%
  • Printer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Oresky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Oresky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oresky 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Oresky. 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 83 military records available for the last name Oresky. For the veterans among your Oresky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oresky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Oresky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Oresky in 1965 was 81, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oresky 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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