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Orleck Family History

Orleck 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: Orlick, Fleck, Reeck, Rieck, Reck, Orzech, Orrick, Osbeck, Norbeck

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Where is the Orleck family from?

You can see how Orleck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orleck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Orleck families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Orleck's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Orleck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orleck 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 Orleck ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Orleck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Orleck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orleck 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Orleck. 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 62 military records available for the last name Orleck. For the veterans among your Orleck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orleck lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Orleck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Orleck in 1943 was 37, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orleck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orleck 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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