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Palfin Family History

Palfin 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: Palin, Albin, Malin, Vallin, Ballin, Malmin, Galvin, Polin, Papin

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Where is the Palfin family from?

You can see how Palfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palfin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Palfin families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Palfin families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Palfin's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Palfin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palfin 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 25 census records available for the last name Palfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palfin 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Palfin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Palfin. For the veterans among your Palfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palfin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Palfin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Palfin in 1976 was 76, and 52 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palfin 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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