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Orphe Family History

Orphe 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, Morphew, Orme, Krahe, Orth, Rohe, Ruhe, Porche, Opie, Orbe

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Where is the Orphe family from?

You can see how Orphe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orphe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orphe family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Orphe's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Orphe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orphe 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 Orphe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orphe. 50% of Orphe men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Orphe women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Orphe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Orphe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orphe 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Orphe. 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 9 military records available for the last name Orphe. For the veterans among your Orphe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orphe lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Orphe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Orphe in 1976 was 81, and 18 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orphe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orphe 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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