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Orlinsky Family History

Orlinsky 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: Belinsky, Malinsky, Gilinsky, Olinski, Linsky, Dolinsky, Kolinsky

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Where is the Orlinsky family from?

You can see how Orlinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlinsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Orlinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Orlinsky families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Orlinsky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Orlinsky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orlinsky 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 Orlinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orlinsky. 50% of Orlinsky 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Orlinsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 721 census records available for the last name Orlinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlinsky 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Orlinsky. 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 70 military records available for the last name Orlinsky. For the veterans among your Orlinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlinsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Orlinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Orlinsky in 1964 was 80, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orlinsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orlinsky 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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