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Orek Family History

Orek 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: Oren, Ore, Borek, Orel, Orem, Orey, Olek, Lorek, Drew, Borel

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Where is the Orek family from?

You can see how Orek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orek family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Orek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orek 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 Orek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orek. 100% of Orek men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Orek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orek 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Orek. 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 12 military records available for the last name Orek. For the veterans among your Orek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orek lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Orek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Orek in 1977 was 89, and 78 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orek 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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