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Orlawski Family History

Orlawski 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: Orlowski, Morawski, Poplawski, Rawski, Borawski, Orlowsky, Orloski

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Where is the Orlawski family from?

You can see how Orlawski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlawski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orlawski family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Orlawski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Orlawski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orlawski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Orlawski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orlawski. 50% of Orlawski men worked as a Waiter. .

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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

  • Waiter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Orlawski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlawski 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Orlawski. 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 Orlawski. For the veterans among your Orlawski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlawski lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Orlawski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Orlawski in 1973 was 70, and 81 in 1988.

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