This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Oratowski family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Oratowski Family History

Oratowski 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: Rakowski, Grabowski, Orlowski, Ratkowski, Ulatowski, Krasowski

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Oratowski family from?

You can see how Oratowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oratowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Oratowski families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Oratowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Oratowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oratowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Oratowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Oratowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oratowski census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Oratowski

Passenger Lists

There are 44 immigration records available for the last name Oratowski. 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.

View all Oratowski immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Oratowski. For the veterans among your Oratowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Oratowski military records

You've only scratched the surface of Oratowski family history

Discover More

What is the average Oratowski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Oratowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Oratowski in 1968 was 28, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oratowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oratowski 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Oratowski family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial