This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Orluk family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Orluk Family History

Orluk 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: Orlik, Olk, Borsuk, Orum, Kruk, Luk, Kluk, Orvik, Orlin, Olek

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Orluk family from?

You can see how Orluk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orluk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Orluk families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Orluk's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Orluk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orluk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Orluk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Freight Handler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orluk. 40% of Orluk men worked as a Freight Handler.

View Census Data for Orluk | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Freight Handler
    40%
  • Lumper
    20%
  • Longshoreman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Orluk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Orluk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orluk census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Orluk

Passenger Lists

There are 138 immigration records available for the last name Orluk. 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.

View all Orluk immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 64 military records available for the last name Orluk. For the veterans among your Orluk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Orluk military records

You've only scratched the surface of Orluk family history

Discover More

What is the average Orluk lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Orluk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Orluk in 1971 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orluk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orluk 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Orluk family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial