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Organek Family History

Organek 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: Organ, Urbanek, Franek, Formanek, Frank, Rank, Crank, Orman, Panek

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Where is the Organek family from?

You can see how Organek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Organek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Organek families living in Michigan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Organek's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Organek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Organek 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 Organek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Organek. 50% of Organek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Organek women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Manager
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Organek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Organek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Organek 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Organek. 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 139 military records available for the last name Organek. For the veterans among your Organek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Organek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Organek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Organek in 1964 was 57, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Organek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Organek 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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