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Palardy Name Meaning

French: variant of Paillard a derogatory nickname from Old French paillard (a derivative of paille ‘straw’) ‘one who sleeps on the straw’ by extension ‘vagabond wretch scoundrel’. Compare Pallardy .

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


Similar surnames: Galardi, Palfrey, Parady, Pollard, Laroy, Paley, Callard, Twardy

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Where is the Palardy family from?

You can see how Palardy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palardy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Palardy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 163 Palardy families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Palardy's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Palardy families in 1911.
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What did your Palardy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Palardy. 100% of Palardy 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Palardy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palardy 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Palardy. 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 463 military records available for the last name Palardy. For the veterans among your Palardy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palardy lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Palardy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Palardy in 1947 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

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