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Orkowski Family History

Orkowski 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: Borkowski, Orlowski, Olkowski, Korkowski, Borowski, Rakowski

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Where is the Orkowski family from?

You can see how Orkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orkowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Orkowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Orkowski families living in Michigan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Orkowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Orkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orkowski 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 Orkowski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Orkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orkowski 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Orkowski. 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 19 military records available for the last name Orkowski. For the veterans among your Orkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orkowski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Orkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Orkowski in 1964 was 64, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orkowski 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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