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Orkofsky Family History

Orkofsky 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: Borofsky, Orlovsky, Kofsky, Orlowsky, Osofsky, Orlosky, Brodsky

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Where is the Orkofsky family from?

You can see how Orkofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orkofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orkofsky family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Orkofsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orkofsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Orkofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orkofsky 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Orkofsky. 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 4 military records available for the last name Orkofsky. For the veterans among your Orkofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orkofsky lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1980, in the United States, Orkofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Orkofsky in 1973 was 74, and 57 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orkofsky 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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