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Palfalvy Family History

Palfalvy 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: Palley, Palfrey, Palardy, Pallay, Pallas, Pantaleo, Halley, Albany

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What did your Palfalvy ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Palfalvy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palfalvy 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Palfalvy. 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 94 military records available for the last name Palfalvy. For the veterans among your Palfalvy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palfalvy lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Palfalvy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Palfalvy in 1978 was 87, and 83 in 2004.

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