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Palfi Family History

Palfi 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: Palm, Paley, Palla, Pal, Ali, Salvi, Pala, Wali, Palin, Palo

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Where is the Palfi family from?

You can see how Palfi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palfi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Palfi families living in Ohio. This was about 30% of all the recorded Palfi's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Palfi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palfi 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 Palfi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Palfi. 25% of Palfi men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Palfi women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Stock Man
    25%
  • Grinder
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Palfi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Palfi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palfi 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 637 immigration records available for the last name Palfi. 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 197 military records available for the last name Palfi. For the veterans among your Palfi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palfi lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Palfi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Palfi in 1960 was 62, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Palfi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palfi 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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