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Palfey Family History

Palfey Name 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: Paley, Palley, Palfrey, Palmer, Halley, Galley, Pilley, Caley, Calvey

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Where is the Palfey family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palfey 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 Palfey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Palfey. 100% of Palfey men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Palfey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palfey 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Palfey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 94 military records available for the last name Palfey. For the veterans among your Palfey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palfey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Palfey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Palfey in 1964 was 79, and 74 in 2003.

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