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Oresik Family History

Oresik 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: Orsi, Resnik, Brevik, Kresin, Orvik, Gorelik, Orlik, Moresi, Grzesik

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oresik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Oresik ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Oresik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oresik 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Oresik. 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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There are 26 military records available for the last name Oresik. For the veterans among your Oresik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oresik lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Oresik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Oresik in 1967 was 58, and 64 in 2001.

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