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Paltridge Family History

Paltridge Surname Meaning

variant of Partridge.

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


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Where is the Paltridge family from?

You can see how Paltridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paltridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Paltridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 67 Paltridge families living in Devon. This was about 59% of all the recorded Paltridge's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Paltridge families in 1891.
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What did your Paltridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Handyman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Paltridge. 100% of Paltridge men worked as a Handyman and 93% of Paltridge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Handyman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    8%

What Paltridge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Paltridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paltridge 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Paltridge. 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 478 military records available for the last name Paltridge. For the veterans among your Paltridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paltridge lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Paltridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Paltridge in 1964 was 84, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paltridge 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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