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Orzal Family History

Orzal 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: Orzel, Drzal, Kral, Real, Organ, Orman, Oriol, Koral, Orel, Portal

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Where is the Orzal family from?

You can see how Orzal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orzal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Orzal families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Orzal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orzal families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Orzal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orzal 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Orzal. 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 12 military records available for the last name Orzal. For the veterans among your Orzal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orzal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Orzal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Orzal in 1967 was 78, and 68 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orzal 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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