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Orfall Family History

Orfall 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: Fall, Orrell, Zufall, Krall, Horsfall, Ryall, Prall, Gornall, Offill

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Where is the Orfall family from?

You can see how Orfall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orfall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orfall family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Orfall's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orfall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orfall 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

There are 28 census records available for the last name Orfall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orfall 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Orfall. 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 7 military records available for the last name Orfall. For the veterans among your Orfall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orfall lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Orfall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Orfall in 1984 was 74, and 60 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orfall 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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