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Orfi Family History

Orfi 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: Orsi, Ori, Orf, Orff, Mori, Ort, Orio, Oren, Orr, Ore

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Where is the Orfi family from?

You can see how Orfi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orfi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Orfi families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Orfi's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Orfi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orfi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Orfi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orfi 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Orfi. 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 1 military records available for the last name Orfi. For the veterans among your Orfi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orfi lifespan?

Average Orfi life expectancy in 1978 was 37 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orfi 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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