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Palmby Family History

Palmby Surname Meaning

Perhaps a variant of Parnaby; compare Myldred Parnby 1543 William Parmby 1584 in IGI (Cherry Hinton Cambs);

Margaret Parmby 1681 John Parnby 1716 Wm. Palmby 1803 in IGI (Haddenham Cambs).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Palmby family from?

You can see how Palmby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palmby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Palmby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Palmby families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Palmby's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Palmby families in 1891.
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What did your Palmby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Palmby. 60% of Palmby men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Palmby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Palmby were Gas Works Labourer and Cook.

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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

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Gas Works Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Household Duties
    15%
  • Cook
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Palmby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palmby 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Palmby. 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 119 military records available for the last name Palmby. For the veterans among your Palmby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palmby lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Palmby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Palmby in 1962 was 60, and 72 in 2004.

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