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Orf Family History

Orf Surname Meaning

German: possibly a metonymic occupational name for a fisherman from orfe, a species of freshwater fish.

Alternatively, a habitational name from Urff near Kassel, formerly Orpha.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Orf family from?

You can see how Orf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Orf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Orf families living in Essex. This was about 58% of all the recorded Orf's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Orf families in 1891.
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What did your Orf ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Orf. 100% of Orf women worked as a Private Means.

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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 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Orf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orf 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Orf. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Orf. For the veterans among your Orf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orf lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Orf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Orf in 1952 was 20, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orf ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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