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Orpett Family History

Orpett Surname Meaning

see Orpet.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Orpett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orpett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Orpett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Orpett families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Orpett's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Orpett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Orpett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orpett 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Orpett. 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 17 military records available for the last name Orpett. For the veterans among your Orpett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orpett lifespan?

Average Orpett life expectancy in 1965 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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