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Palfreeman Family History

Palfreeman Surname Meaning

see Palfreyman.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Palfreeman family from?

You can see how Palfreeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palfreeman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Palfreeman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Palfreeman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Palfreeman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Palfreeman families in 1891.
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What did your Palfreeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fruit Salesman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Palfreeman. 60% of Palfreeman men worked as a Fruit Salesman and 95% of Palfreeman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Palfreeman were General Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • Fruit Salesman
    60%
  • General Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

What Palfreeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Palfreeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palfreeman 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Palfreeman. 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 122 military records available for the last name Palfreeman. For the veterans among your Palfreeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palfreeman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Palfreeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Palfreeman in 1952 was 35, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palfreeman 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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