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Orphy Family History

Orphy 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: Morphy, Ory, Worthy, Murphy, Orth, Brophy, Orey, Opry, Torpey, Torpy

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Where is the Orphy family from?

You can see how Orphy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orphy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orphy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Orphy families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Orphy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orphy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Orphy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orphy 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Orphy. 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 33 military records available for the last name Orphy. For the veterans among your Orphy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orphy lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Orphy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Orphy in 1984 was 90, and 67 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orphy 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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