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Phailey Family History

Phailey 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: Hailey, Halley, Bailey, Hanley, Paley, Hawley, Harley, Whaley, Pasley

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Where is the Phailey family from?

You can see how Phailey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phailey family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1871. The most Phailey families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Phailey family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Phailey's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Phailey families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Phailey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phailey 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 immigration records available for the last name Phailey. 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 Phailey. For the veterans among your Phailey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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