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Orwosky Family History

Orwosky 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: Orlosky, Trosky, Orlovsky, Morosky, Orlowsky, Orloski, Brosky

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Where is the Orwosky family from?

You can see how Orwosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orwosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orwosky family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Orwosky's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Orwosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orwosky 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 26 census records available for the last name Orwosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orwosky 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Orwosky. 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 21 military records available for the last name Orwosky. For the veterans among your Orwosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orwosky lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Orwosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Orwosky in 1976 was 75, and 74 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orwosky 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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