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Orfao Family History

Orfao 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: Organ, Orio, Rao, Orman, Orso, Arnao, Orban, Oran, Orta, Armao

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Orfao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orfao 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Orfao. 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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There are 21 military records available for the last name Orfao. For the veterans among your Orfao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orfao lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Orfao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Orfao in 1971 was 69, and 79 in 2003.

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