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Orlowski Family History

Orlowski Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Orłowski): habitational name for someone from any of numerous places in Poland called Orłów, Orłowo, or Orły named with Polish orlów, possessive case of orzeł ‘eagle’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Orlowski family from?

You can see how Orlowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlowski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Orlowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Orlowski families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Orlowski's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Orlowski families in 1891.
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What did your Orlowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Orlowski. 100% of Orlowski women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Orlowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlowski 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Orlowski. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Orlowski. For the veterans among your Orlowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlowski lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Orlowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Orlowski in 1944 was 28, and 80 in 2004.

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