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Orpurt Family History

Orpurt 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: Orcutt, Port, Rout, Brust, Ort, Court, Drury, Arcuri, Pust, Rust

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Where is the Orpurt family from?

You can see how Orpurt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orpurt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Orpurt families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Orpurt's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Orpurt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orpurt 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 142 census records available for the last name Orpurt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orpurt 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Orpurt. 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 50 military records available for the last name Orpurt. For the veterans among your Orpurt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orpurt lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Orpurt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Orpurt in 1971 was 48, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orpurt 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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