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Ogorzalek Family History

Ogorzalek 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: Gonzalez, Ogorek, Gonzales, Marszalek, Worzalla, Gokhale, Pogorzelski

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Where is the Ogorzalek family from?

You can see how Ogorzalek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogorzalek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Ogorzalek families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ogorzalek's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ogorzalek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogorzalek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ogorzalek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Factory Worker and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ogorzalek. 42% of Ogorzalek men worked as a Factory Worker and 100% of Ogorzalek women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Factory Worker
    42%
  • Weaver
    25%
  • Assembler
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Ogorzalek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogorzalek 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Ogorzalek. 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 127 military records available for the last name Ogorzalek. For the veterans among your Ogorzalek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogorzalek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ogorzalek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ogorzalek in 1964 was 83, and 83 in 2004.

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