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Orfila Family History

Orfila 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: Fila, Ollila, Offill, Orfield, Arcila, Orgill, Orrill, Brill, Grill

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Where is the Orfila family from?

You can see how Orfila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orfila family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orfila families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Orfila families living in Louisiana. This was about 90% of all the recorded Orfila's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Orfila families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orfila 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 Orfila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orfila. 100% of Orfila men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Orfila women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Orfila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Orfila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orfila 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Orfila. 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 85 military records available for the last name Orfila. For the veterans among your Orfila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orfila lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Orfila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Orfila in 1955 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orfila 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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