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Orpello Family History

Orpello 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: Orrell, Toriello, Borrello, Torello, Morello, Pello, Orell, Corbello

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Where is the Orpello family from?

You can see how Orpello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orpello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Orpello families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Orpello's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Orpello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orpello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Orpello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Orpello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orpello 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Orpello. 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 2 military records available for the last name Orpello. For the veterans among your Orpello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orpello lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1976, in the United States, Orpello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Orpello in 1964 was 55, and 100 in 1976.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orpello 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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