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Orlitzky Family History

Orlitzky 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: Orlovsky, Orlik, Orlicki, Orlowsky, Oritz, Slutzky, Orlick, Orlosky

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Where is the Orlitzky family from?

You can see how Orlitzky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlitzky family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Orlitzky family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Orlitzky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orlitzky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orlitzky 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 10 census records available for the last name Orlitzky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlitzky 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Orlitzky. 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 15 military records available for the last name Orlitzky. For the veterans among your Orlitzky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlitzky lifespan?

Average Orlitzky life expectancy in 1977 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orlitzky 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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