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Orenkewicz Family History

Orenkewicz 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: Frankiewicz, Lenkiewicz, Sienkiewicz, Rynkiewicz, Stankewicz

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orenkewicz 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 Orenkewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orenkewicz. 100% of Orenkewicz men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Orenkewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orenkewicz 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Orenkewicz. 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 19 military records available for the last name Orenkewicz. For the veterans among your Orenkewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orenkewicz lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2000, in the United States, Orenkewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Orenkewicz in 1989 was 66, and 63 in 2000.

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