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Orfanos Family History

Orfanos Surname Meaning

Greek: nickname from orphanos orfanos ‘orphan’. Compare Orphanos.

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


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Where is the Orfanos family from?

You can see how Orfanos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orfanos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Orfanos families living in California. This was about 21% of all the recorded Orfanos's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Orfanos families in 1920.
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What did your Orfanos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orfanos. 43% of Orfanos men worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Cook
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%

What Orfanos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Orfanos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orfanos 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Orfanos. 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 270 military records available for the last name Orfanos. For the veterans among your Orfanos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orfanos lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Orfanos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Orfanos in 1962 was 79, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orfanos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orfanos 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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