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Orphal Family History

Orphal 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: Opsal, Opal, Rahal, Prchal, Korpal, Rohal, Kral, Real, Orchard, Organ

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Where is the Orphal family from?

You can see how Orphal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orphal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Orphal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Orphal family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Orphal's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Orphal families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Orphal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orphal 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Orphal. 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 73 military records available for the last name Orphal. For the veterans among your Orphal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orphal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Orphal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Orphal in 1963 was 75, and 61 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orphal 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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