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Phelon Family History

Phelon Surname Meaning

Irish and English (northern): variant of Irish Phelan. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Phelon family from?

You can see how Phelon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phelon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Phelon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Phelon families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Phelon's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Phelon families in 1891.
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What did your Phelon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Phelon. 100% of Phelon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Phelon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phelon 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Phelon. 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 563 military records available for the last name Phelon. For the veterans among your Phelon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phelon lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Phelon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Phelon in 1950 was 38, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phelon 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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