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Orphee Family History

Orphee 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: Morphew, Mcphee, Rhee, Forshee, Oren, Ore, Hee, Prophet, Ortner, Orel

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Where is the Orphee family from?

You can see how Orphee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orphee family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orphee family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Orphee's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Orphee families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orphee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Orphee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orphee 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Orphee. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Orphee. For the veterans among your Orphee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orphee lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Orphee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Orphee in 1988 was 42, and 72 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orphee 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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