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Phelbin Family History

Phelbin 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: Philbin, Helin, Phelan, Helbig, Thelin, Herbin, Helbing, Phelon

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Where is the Phelbin family from?

You can see how Phelbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phelbin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Phelbin families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 5 Phelbin families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Phelbin's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Phelbin families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phelbin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Phelbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Phelbin. 100% of Phelbin 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 98 census records available for the last name Phelbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phelbin 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Phelbin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Phelbin. For the veterans among your Phelbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phelbin lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Phelbin

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