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Oresnik Family History

Oresnik 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: Resnik, Lesnik, Olejnik, Reznik, Bresnick, Krenik, Resnick, Olenik

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Where is the Oresnik family from?

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

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

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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
    100%

What Oresnik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Oresnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oresnik 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Oresnik. 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 22 military records available for the last name Oresnik. For the veterans among your Oresnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oresnik lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Oresnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Oresnik in 1964 was 75, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oresnik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oresnik 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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