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Orfe Family History

Orfe 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: Ore, Orme, Orf, Orbe, Orne, Orff, Rye, Dore, Torre, More

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Where is the Orfe family from?

You can see how Orfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orfe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Orfe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Orfe families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Orfe's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Orfe families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orfe 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 Orfe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Orfe. 100% of Orfe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Orfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orfe 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Orfe. 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 169 military records available for the last name Orfe. For the veterans among your Orfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orfe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Orfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Orfe in 1966 was 74, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orfe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orfe 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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