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Orshefsky Family History

Orshefsky 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: Olshefski, Olshansky, Osofsky, Oshinsky, Warshawsky, Borofsky

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Where is the Orshefsky family from?

You can see how Orshefsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orshefsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orshefsky family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Orshefsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orshefsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Orshefsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orshefsky 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Orshefsky. 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 9 military records available for the last name Orshefsky. For the veterans among your Orshefsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orshefsky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Orshefsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Orshefsky in 1965 was 76, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orshefsky 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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