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Oravetz Family History

Oravetz Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Slovak Oravec.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oravetz family from?

You can see how Oravetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oravetz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Oravetz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Oravetz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oravetz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oravetz 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 Oravetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oravetz. 20% of Oravetz men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Oravetz women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oravetz were Machinist and Seamstress.

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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
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Oravetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Oravetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oravetz 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Oravetz. 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 385 military records available for the last name Oravetz. For the veterans among your Oravetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oravetz lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Oravetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Oravetz in 1949 was 41, and 88 in 2004.

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