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Oretsky Family History

Oretsky 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: Zaretsky, Turetsky, Olesky, Kopetsky, Orlosky, Brodsky, Cressy

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Where is the Oretsky family from?

You can see how Oretsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oretsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Oretsky families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Oretsky families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oretsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oretsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oretsky 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 Oretsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oretsky. 50% of Oretsky men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Oretsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Oretsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oretsky 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Oretsky. 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 Oretsky. For the veterans among your Oretsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oretsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Oretsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Oretsky in 1964 was 69, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oretsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oretsky 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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