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Oravsky Family History

Oravsky 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: Olsavsky, Orlovsky, Bransky, Orlosky, Kraska, Barsky, Brodsky, Ramsey

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Where is the Oravsky family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oravsky 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 Oravsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oravsky. 34% of Oravsky men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

What Oravsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Oravsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oravsky 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Oravsky. 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 172 military records available for the last name Oravsky. For the veterans among your Oravsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oravsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oravsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Oravsky in 1963 was 71, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oravsky 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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