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Orfanakos Family History

Orfanakos 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: Gianakos, Granados, Franko, Frangos, Drakos, Granado, Panagakos

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Where is the Orfanakos family from?

You can see how Orfanakos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orfanakos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orfanakos family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Orfanakos's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Orfanakos families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Orfanakos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orfanakos 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Orfanakos. 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 4 military records available for the last name Orfanakos. For the veterans among your Orfanakos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orfanakos lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2004, in the United States, Orfanakos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Orfanakos in 1990 was 55, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orfanakos 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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