This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Palkey family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Palkey Family History

Palkey 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, Pilkey, Paskey, Pelkey, Parkey, Pankey, Palmer, Halley

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Palkey family from?

You can see how Palkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Palkey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Palkey families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Palkey's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Palkey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palkey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Palkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Palkey. 50% of Palkey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Palkey women worked as a Housewife.

View Census Data for Palkey | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Palkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Palkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palkey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Palkey

Passenger Lists

There are 27 immigration records available for the last name Palkey. 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.

View all Palkey immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 71 military records available for the last name Palkey. For the veterans among your Palkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Palkey military records

You've only scratched the surface of Palkey family history

Discover More

What is the average Palkey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Palkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Palkey in 1963 was 69, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Palkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palkey 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Palkey family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial