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Paulfrey Family History

Paulfrey 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: Palfrey, Alfrey, Pauley, Pelfrey, Paley, Audrey, Pasley, Pulley

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Where is the Paulfrey family from?

You can see how Paulfrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulfrey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paulfrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Paulfrey families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Paulfrey's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Paulfrey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paulfrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Paulfrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulfrey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Paulfrey. 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 10 military records available for the last name Paulfrey. For the veterans among your Paulfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulfrey lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2000, in the United States, Paulfrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Paulfrey in 1946 was 60, and 64 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paulfrey 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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