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Orzel Family History

Orzel Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Orzeł): nickname from Polish orzeł ‘eagle’. As a Jewish surname it is artificial.

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


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Where is the Orzel family from?

You can see how Orzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orzel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Orzel families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Orzel's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Orzel families in 1880.
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What did your Orzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orzel. 48% of Orzel men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Orzel women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orzel were Miner and Maid.

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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%
  • Machine Operator
    9%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Miner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    27%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Assembler
    16%
  • Maid
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Orzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orzel 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 535 immigration records available for the last name Orzel. 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 511 military records available for the last name Orzel. For the veterans among your Orzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orzel lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Orzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Orzel in 1942 was 33, and 74 in 2004.

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