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Orlik Family History

Orlik Surname Meaning

Polish; Czech and Slovak (Orlík); Ukrainian (standard transliteration Orlyk): nickname from a diminutive of Polish orzeł.

Czech and Ukrainian orel Slovak orol ‘eagle’.

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


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Where is the Orlik family from?

You can see how Orlik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Orlik families living in Ohio. This was about 23% of all the recorded Orlik's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Orlik families in 1920.
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What did your Orlik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orlik. 24% of Orlik 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
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Machine Operator
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

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Census Records

There are 833 census records available for the last name Orlik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlik 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 788 immigration records available for the last name Orlik. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 301 military records available for the last name Orlik. For the veterans among your Orlik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlik lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Orlik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Orlik in 1956 was 35, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orlik 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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