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Orlaski Family History

Orlaski 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: Orloski, Laski, Slaski, Orlowski, Moraski, Podlaski, Orlicki, Oleski

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Where is the Orlaski family from?

You can see how Orlaski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlaski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Orlaski families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Orlaski families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Orlaski's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Orlaski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orlaski 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 Orlaski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orlaski. 75% of Orlaski 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
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Orlaski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Orlaski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlaski 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 Orlaski. 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 50 military records available for the last name Orlaski. For the veterans among your Orlaski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlaski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Orlaski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Orlaski in 1965 was 52, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orlaski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orlaski 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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