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Orpen Family History

Orpen Name Meaning

see Orpin .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Oren, Orten, Orren, Green, Olsen, Orton, Organ, Norden, Uren, Offen

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Where is the Orpen family from?

You can see how Orpen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orpen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Orpen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 16 Orpen families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Orpen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Orpen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orpen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Orpen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Orpen. 50% of Orpen men worked as an Electrician. .

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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 1921

  • Electrician
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Orpen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orpen 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 935 immigration records available for the last name Orpen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 449 military records available for the last name Orpen. For the veterans among your Orpen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orpen lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Orpen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Orpen in 1953 was 48, and 83 in 2003.

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