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Orlick Name Meaning

Germanized or Americanized form of Polish Orlik Czech and Slovak Orlík Ukrainian Orlyk.

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


Similar surnames: Holick, Click, Orlik, Bolick, Orwick, Malick, Gornick, Orrick, Kulick

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Where is the Orlick family from?

You can see how Orlick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlick family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Orlick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Orlick families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Orlick's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Orlick families in 1880.
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What did your Orlick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orlick. 27% of Orlick men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Orlick women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orlick were Operator and Bookeeper. .

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Dentist
    8%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Bookeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Orlick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlick 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Orlick. 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 642 military records available for the last name Orlick. For the veterans among your Orlick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Orlick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Orlick in 1963 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

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