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Pulfrey Family History

Pulfrey Surname Meaning

see Pulford (2).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pulfrey family from?

You can see how Pulfrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pulfrey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pulfrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Pulfrey families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Pulfrey's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Pulfrey families in 1891.
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What did your Pulfrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pulfrey. 86% of Pulfrey 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Household Duties
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pulfrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pulfrey 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Pulfrey. 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 118 military records available for the last name Pulfrey. For the veterans among your Pulfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pulfrey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pulfrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pulfrey in 1964 was 64, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pulfrey 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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