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Phelips Family History

Phelips Surname Meaning

see Phillips.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Phelips family from?

You can see how Phelips families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phelips family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Phelips families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Phelips families living in Berkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Phelips's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Phelips families in 1891.
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What did your Phelips ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Phelips. 100% of Phelips 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 620 census records available for the last name Phelips. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phelips 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Phelips. 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 178 military records available for the last name Phelips. For the veterans among your Phelips ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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