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Orfeo Family History

Orfeo 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: Offen, Orio, Oren, Ore, Orso, Orel, Orem, Orgel, Offer, Orme

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Where is the Orfeo family from?

You can see how Orfeo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orfeo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orfeo family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Orfeo's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Orfeo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orfeo 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 Orfeo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orfeo. 60% of Orfeo men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Barber
    40%

What Orfeo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Orfeo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orfeo 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Orfeo. 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 47 military records available for the last name Orfeo. For the veterans among your Orfeo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orfeo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Orfeo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Orfeo in 1964 was 80, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orfeo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orfeo 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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