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Orzeck Family History

Orzeck 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: Orzech, Reeck, Rieck, Reck, Orrick, Osbeck, Norbeck, Breck, Orzel

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Where is the Orzeck family from?

You can see how Orzeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orzeck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Orzeck families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Orzeck's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Orzeck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orzeck 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 Orzeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orzeck. 39% of Orzeck men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Orzeck women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orzeck were Farmer and Cigar Maker.

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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
    39%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Cigar Maker
    50%

What Orzeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Orzeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orzeck 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Orzeck. 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 95 military records available for the last name Orzeck. For the veterans among your Orzeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orzeck lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Orzeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Orzeck in 1953 was 35, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orzeck 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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