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Phelom Family History

Phelom 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: Phelon, Helm, Phelan, Pelot, Philo, Shelor, Pelo, Phelps, Shalom

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Where is the Phelom family from?

You can see how Phelom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phelom family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Phelom families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Phelom's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Phelom families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Phelom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phelom 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Phelom. 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 4 military records available for the last name Phelom. For the veterans among your Phelom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phelom lifespan?

Average Phelom life expectancy in 1987 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phelom 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.

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