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Oratky Family History

Oratky 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: Kratky, Ratay, Ratke, Cratty, Frank, Gray, Ray, Rank, Drake, Rath

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Where is the Oratky family from?

You can see how Oratky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oratky family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Oratky families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Oratky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oratky families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Oratky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oratky 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Oratky. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oratky. For the veterans among your Oratky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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