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Orphin Family History

Orphin 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: Alphin, Dolphin, Orkin, Arpin, Orvin, Orlin, Orbin, Golphin, Morphis

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Where is the Orphin family from?

You can see how Orphin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orphin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Orphin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Orphin families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Orphin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Orphin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orphin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Orphin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Textile Clerk was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Orphin. 100% of Orphin men worked as a Textile Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Textile Clerk
    100%

What Orphin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 995 census records available for the last name Orphin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orphin 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Orphin. 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 32 military records available for the last name Orphin. For the veterans among your Orphin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orphin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Orphin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Orphin in 1973 was 80, and 55 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orphin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orphin 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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