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Orfin Family History

Orfin 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: Morfin, Orkin, Orvin, Orlin, Orbin, Orton, Drain, Organ, Offen, Orio

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Where is the Orfin family from?

You can see how Orfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orfin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Orfin families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Orfin's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Orfin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orfin 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 Orfin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Orfin. 100% of Orfin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Orfin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Orfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orfin 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Orfin. 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 Orfin. For the veterans among your Orfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orfin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Orfin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Orfin in 1972 was 85, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orfin 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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