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Orlewitz Family History

Orlewitz 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: Reitz, Fleitz, Horowitz, Erlewine, Leitz, Dewitz, Prellwitz, Bonewitz

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Where is the Orlewitz family from?

You can see how Orlewitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlewitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Orlewitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Orlewitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orlewitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orlewitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Orlewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlewitz 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Orlewitz. 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 7 military records available for the last name Orlewitz. For the veterans among your Orlewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlewitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1982, in the United States, Orlewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Orlewitz in 1965 was 78, and 86 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orlewitz 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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