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Ogorek Family History

Ogorek Name Meaning

Polish (Ogórek): from ogórek ‘cucumber’ perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of cucumbers or a nickname for someone thought to resemble a cucumber.

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


Similar surnames: Turek, Toporek, Cherek, Kosek, Tworek, Borek, Gobel, Florek, Gondek

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Where is the Ogorek family from?

You can see how Ogorek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogorek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ogorek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Ogorek families living in Illinois. This was about 39% of all the recorded Ogorek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ogorek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogorek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ogorek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ogorek. 48% of Ogorek men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ogorek women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ogorek were Farm Laborer and Solderer. .

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Solderer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 592 census records available for the last name Ogorek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogorek 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Ogorek. 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 295 military records available for the last name Ogorek. For the veterans among your Ogorek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogorek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ogorek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ogorek in 1964 was 81, and 76 in 2004.

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