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Orfalea Family History

Orfalea Surname 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: Falla, Faler, Braley, Ojala, Worzalla, Olea, Rilea, Portales, Opalka

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Where is the Orfalea family from?

You can see how Orfalea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orfalea family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Orfalea families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Orfalea's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Orfalea families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orfalea 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 Orfalea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orfalea. 50% of Orfalea women worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Orfalea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Orfalea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orfalea 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Orfalea. 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 52 military records available for the last name Orfalea. For the veterans among your Orfalea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orfalea lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Orfalea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Orfalea in 1962 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orfalea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orfalea 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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