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Orszewski Family History

Orszewski 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: Olszewski, Laszewski, Kraszewski, Kruszewski, Liszewski, Ciszewski

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Where is the Orszewski family from?

You can see how Orszewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orszewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Orszewski families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Orszewski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orszewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orszewski 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 Orszewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orszewski. 100% of Orszewski men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Orszewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Orszewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orszewski 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Orszewski. 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 24 military records available for the last name Orszewski. For the veterans among your Orszewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orszewski lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Orszewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Orszewski in 1972 was 53, and 88 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orszewski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orszewski 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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