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Orsak Family History

Orsak Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Orsák): from Hungarian orszag ‘country land home’.

Possibly also an Americanized form of Polish Orszak: from orszak ‘cortege retinue suite entourage’, a word of Hungarian origin.

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


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Where is the Orsak family from?

You can see how Orsak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orsak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Orsak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Orsak families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Orsak's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Orsak families in 1891.
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What did your Orsak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orsak. 61% of Orsak men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Orsak women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orsak were Mechanic and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    61%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Mechanic
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    42%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Orsak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orsak 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Orsak. 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 560 military records available for the last name Orsak. For the veterans among your Orsak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orsak lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Orsak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Orsak in 1956 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

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