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Orfei Family History

Orfei 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: Offen, Fei, Oren, Ore, Orsi, Orel, Ori, Orem, Orgel, Offer

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Where is the Orfei family from?

You can see how Orfei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orfei family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orfei families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Orfei families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Orfei's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Orfei families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orfei 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 Orfei ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trimmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orfei. 100% of Orfei women worked as a Trimmer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trimmer
    100%

What Orfei family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Orfei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orfei 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Orfei. 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 49 military records available for the last name Orfei. For the veterans among your Orfei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orfei lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Orfei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Orfei in 1952 was 51, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orfei

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orfei 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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