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Parfrey Family History

Parfrey Surname Meaning

English (southern): variant of Palfrey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Parfrey family from?

You can see how Parfrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parfrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Parfrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Parfrey families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Parfrey's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Parfrey families in 1891.
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What did your Parfrey 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 Parfrey. 50% of Parfrey men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Parfrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parfrey were Horseman On Farm and Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Horseman On Farm
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    8%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Parfrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parfrey 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Parfrey. 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 234 military records available for the last name Parfrey. For the veterans among your Parfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parfrey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Parfrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Parfrey in 1965 was 84, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parfrey 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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