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Pelfrey Family History

Pelfrey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Palfrey.

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


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Where is the Pelfrey family from?

You can see how Pelfrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelfrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pelfrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Pelfrey families living in Hampshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Pelfrey's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Pelfrey families in 1891.
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What did your Pelfrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pelfrey. 100% of Pelfrey 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pelfrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelfrey 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Pelfrey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pelfrey. For the veterans among your Pelfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelfrey lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Pelfrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Pelfrey in 1943 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pelfrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelfrey 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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