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Palfrey Name Meaning

English (mainly Devon and Somerset): nickname from Middle English palefrei ‘riding horse palfrey’ (Old French palefroi palefrei) perhaps for someone who looked after saddle-horses. Compare Palfreyman .

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


Similar surnames: Alfrey, Paley, Alfred, Galley, Pelfrey, Pulley, Alley, Wolfrey

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Where is the Palfrey family from?

You can see how Palfrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palfrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Palfrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Palfrey families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Palfrey's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Palfrey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palfrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Palfrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Palfrey. 46% of Palfrey men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Wine Maker
    19%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Palfrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palfrey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Palfrey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Palfrey. For the veterans among your Palfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palfrey lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Palfrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Palfrey in 1941 was 24, and 83 in 2004.

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