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Orszulak Family History

Orszulak Surname Meaning

Polish: metronymic from a vernacular form of the female personal name Urszula (from Latin Ursula from a diminutive of ursa ‘she-bear’).

Saint Ursula was a 4th-century Christian martyr who was put to death at Cologne.

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


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Where is the Orszulak family from?

You can see how Orszulak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orszulak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Orszulak families living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Orszulak's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Orszulak families in 1920.
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What did your Orszulak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orszulak. 37% of Orszulak men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Orszulak women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orszulak were Janitor and Shoe Worker.

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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
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Weaver
    19%
  • Janitor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Weaver
    25%
  • Sawer
    25%
  • Shoe Worker
    25%

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Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Orszulak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orszulak 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Orszulak. 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 286 military records available for the last name Orszulak. For the veterans among your Orszulak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orszulak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Orszulak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Orszulak in 1963 was 72, and 76 in 2004.

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