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Phalin Family History

Phalin Surname Meaning

Altered form of Irish Phelan. Compare Phalen

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


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Where is the Phalin family from?

You can see how Phalin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phalin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Phalin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Phalin families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Phalin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Phalin families in 1891.
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What did your Phalin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Phalin. 28% of Phalin men worked as a Coal Loader and 60% of Phalin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Phalin were Clerk and Sales Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Coal Loader
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Sales Clerk
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Phalin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phalin 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Phalin. 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 152 military records available for the last name Phalin. For the veterans among your Phalin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phalin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Phalin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Phalin in 1965 was 82, and 63 in 2004.

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