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Orfetel Family History

Orfetel 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: Ortel, Redel, Orrell, Riegel, Orel, Grueter, Griesel, Orgel, Roedel

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Where is the Orfetel family from?

You can see how Orfetel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orfetel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orfetel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Orfetel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Orfetel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Orfetel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orfetel 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Orfetel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Orfetel. For the veterans among your Orfetel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orfetel lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Orfetel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Orfetel in 1975 was 76, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orfetel 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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