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Orsulak Family History

Orsulak 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: Orszulak, Sulak, Orsak, Rusak, Maslak, Otsuka, Borsuk, Salak, Korsak

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Where is the Orsulak family from?

You can see how Orsulak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orsulak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orsulak family living in Georgia. This was about 25% of all the recorded Orsulak's in USA. Georgia and 3 other states had the highest population of Orsulak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orsulak 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 Orsulak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orsulak. 58% of Orsulak men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

What Orsulak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Orsulak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orsulak 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Orsulak. 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 139 military records available for the last name Orsulak. For the veterans among your Orsulak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orsulak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Orsulak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Orsulak in 1962 was 65, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orsulak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orsulak 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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