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Orlowsky Family History

Orlowsky Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Orlowski or Orlovsky.

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


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Where is the Orlowsky family from?

You can see how Orlowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlowsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orlowsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Orlowsky families living in Michigan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Orlowsky's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Orlowsky families in 1880.
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What did your Orlowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orlowsky. 34% of Orlowsky 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
    34%
  • Butcher
    13%
  • Painter
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%

What Orlowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 972 census records available for the last name Orlowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlowsky 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Orlowsky. 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 330 military records available for the last name Orlowsky. For the veterans among your Orlowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlowsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Orlowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Orlowsky in 1963 was 85, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orlowsky 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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