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Orsek Family History

Orsek 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: Orser, Orsak, Olsen, Corse, Oren, Creek, Ore, Orsi, Orso, Gorse

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Where is the Orsek family from?

You can see how Orsek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orsek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orsek family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Orsek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orsek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orsek 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 48 census records available for the last name Orsek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orsek 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Orsek. 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 56 military records available for the last name Orsek. For the veterans among your Orsek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orsek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Orsek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Orsek in 1963 was 79, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orsek 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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