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Palfred Family History

Palfred 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: Alfred, Palfrey, Allred, Alfrey, Manfred, Aldred, Alred, Pelfrey

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Where is the Palfred family from?

You can see how Palfred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palfred family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Palfred families living in Derbyshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Palfred's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Palfred families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palfred surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Palfred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palfred 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Palfred. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Palfred. For the veterans among your Palfred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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