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Phelham Family History

Phelham 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: Pelham, Phelan, Perham, Whetham, Helm, Derham, Hallam, Elam, Pella

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Where is the Phelham family from?

You can see how Phelham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phelham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Phelham families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Phelham family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Phelham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Phelham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Phelham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phelham 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Phelham. 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 military records available for the last name Phelham. For the veterans among your Phelham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phelham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phelham ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Phelham

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