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Orecki Family History

Orecki Name 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: Gorecki, Borecki, Reck, Osiecki, Trocki, Dolecki, Racki, Borucki

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Where is the Orecki family from?

You can see how Orecki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orecki family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Orecki families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Orecki family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Orecki's in USA. California had the highest population of Orecki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orecki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Orecki ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Orecki ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Orecki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orecki 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Orecki. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Orecki. For the veterans among your Orecki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orecki lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Orecki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Orecki in 1972 was 91, and 84 in 2003.

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