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Orlansky Family History

Orlansky 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: Lansky, Plansky, Polansky, Orlovsky, Bransky, Orlowsky, Slansky

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Where is the Orlansky family from?

You can see how Orlansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlansky family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Orlansky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Orlansky family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Orlansky's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Orlansky families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orlansky 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 Orlansky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orlansky. 34% of Orlansky men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Orlansky women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    34%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Owner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Orlansky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Orlansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlansky 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Orlansky. 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 96 military records available for the last name Orlansky. For the veterans among your Orlansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlansky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Orlansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Orlansky in 1964 was 58, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orlansky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orlansky 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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