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Orpin Family History

Orpin Surname Meaning

English (southern): nickname from Old French Middle English orpin ‘stonecrop’ a plant with bright yellow flowers which was used in herbal medicine for treating wounds.

It was probably a nickname either for a herbalist or for someone with bright yellow hair.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Orpin family from?

You can see how Orpin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orpin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Orpin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 107 Orpin families living in Kent. This was about 32% of all the recorded Orpin's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Orpin families in 1891.
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What did your Orpin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Orpin. 16% of Orpin men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Orpin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orpin were Bricklayer and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Window Cleaner
    12%
  • Bricklayer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Orpin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orpin 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 762 immigration records available for the last name Orpin. 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 499 military records available for the last name Orpin. For the veterans among your Orpin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orpin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Orpin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Orpin in 1964 was 74, and 74 in 2004.

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