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Palley Family History

Palley Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus) and English: variant of Paley. French: from the Old French word palet meaning ‘stake stick’ and ‘fencing’ and also denoting a kind of head armor.

This surname is very rare in France.

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


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Where is the Palley family from?

You can see how Palley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Palley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Palley families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Palley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Palley families in 1891.
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What did your Palley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Palley. 69% of Palley 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
    69%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Domestic Servant
    13%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Palley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palley 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Palley. 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 299 military records available for the last name Palley. For the veterans among your Palley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Palley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Palley in 1965 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Palley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palley 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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