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Orgek Family History

Orgek 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: Orgel, Organ, Oren, Creek, Ore, Morgen, Borges, Gorges, Borek, Sorge

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Where is the Orgek family from?

You can see how Orgek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orgek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orgek family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Orgek's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Orgek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orgek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Orgek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orgek 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Orgek. 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 3 military records available for the last name Orgek. For the veterans among your Orgek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orgek lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Orgek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Orgek in 1979 was 76, and 68 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orgek 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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