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Pelphrey Family History

Pelphrey Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Palfrey.

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


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Where is the Pelphrey family from?

You can see how Pelphrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelphrey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pelphrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 123 Pelphrey families living in Kentucky. This was about 92% of all the recorded Pelphrey's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Pelphrey families in 1880.
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What did your Pelphrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pelphrey. 22% of Pelphrey men worked as a Miner and 34% of Pelphrey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pelphrey were Truck Driver and Housekeeping.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Housekeeping
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pelphrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelphrey 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Pelphrey. 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 265 military records available for the last name Pelphrey. For the veterans among your Pelphrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelphrey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Pelphrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Pelphrey in 1953 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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