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Palffy Family History

Palffy 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: Paley, Palley, Palfrey, Pallay, Paff, Alff, Pallas, Palmer, Halley

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Where is the Palffy family from?

You can see how Palffy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palffy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Palffy families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Palffy's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Palffy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palffy 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 158 census records available for the last name Palffy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palffy 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Palffy. 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 532 military records available for the last name Palffy. For the veterans among your Palffy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palffy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Palffy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Palffy in 1964 was 76, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palffy 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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