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Orsack Family History

Orsack 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: Orsak, Sack, Krack, Cusack, Kossack, Brack, Orbach, Frack, Orrick

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Where is the Orsack family from?

You can see how Orsack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orsack family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orsack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Orsack families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Orsack's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Orsack families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orsack 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 Orsack ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Orsack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Orsack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orsack 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Orsack. 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 10 military records available for the last name Orsack. For the veterans among your Orsack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orsack lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Orsack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Orsack in 1977 was 68, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orsack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orsack 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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