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Orzempa Family History

Orzempa 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: Krempa, Orem, Ortega, Kempa, Repa, Remp, Orzech, Otremba, Poremba

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Where is the Orzempa family from?

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

In 1940, Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orzempa. 100% of Orzempa women worked as an Inspector. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Orzempa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orzempa 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Orzempa. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Orzempa. For the veterans among your Orzempa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orzempa lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Orzempa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Orzempa in 1969 was 63, and 84 in 1992.

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