Origins of the Orphan surname
About the Orphans
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Interesting facts about Orphan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Orphans most likely to marry?
Steinbacks
What are the most common Orphan first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
Common jobs for Orphans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Orphans in 1921
Annuitant
2
House Keeper
2
Laundress
2
Ag Lab Wife
1
Assistant Housekeeper
1
Commmon male occupations for Orphans in 1921
Joiner
6
Seaman
3
Ship Carpenter
3
Assistant
2
Joiner Apprentice
2
