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Palfruman Family History

Palfruman 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: Palfreyman, Parkman, Parman, Halfman, Kalman, Allman, Hardman, Karman

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Where is the Palfruman family from?

You can see how Palfruman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palfruman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Palfruman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Palfruman families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Palfruman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Palfruman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Palfruman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palfruman 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Palfruman. 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 Palfruman. For the veterans among your Palfruman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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