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Orpha Family History

Orpha 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: Alpha, Orth, Bruha, Orta, Troha, Reha, Orona, Forsha, Hreha, Riha

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Where is the Orpha family from?

You can see how Orpha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orpha family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Orpha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Orpha family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Orpha's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Orpha families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Orpha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orpha 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Orpha. 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 25 military records available for the last name Orpha. For the veterans among your Orpha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orpha lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orpha 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orpha

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