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Orczyk Family History

Orczyk 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: Graczyk, Olczak, Sobczyk, Traczyk, Tomczyk, Burczyk, Jurczyk, Rozek

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Where is the Orczyk family from?

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

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

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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

  • Baker
    100%
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What Orczyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Orczyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orczyk 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Orczyk. 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 37 military records available for the last name Orczyk. For the veterans among your Orczyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orczyk lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Orczyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Orczyk in 1971 was 87, and 78 in 2000.

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