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Phelpes Family History

Phelpes 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: Phelps, Helper, Helmes, Heller, Helder, Pepper, Hees, Hermes, Peller

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Where is the Phelpes family from?

You can see how Phelpes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phelpes family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Phelpes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Phelpes families living in North Carolina. This was about 88% of all the recorded Phelpes's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Phelpes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phelpes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Phelpes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phelpes 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Phelpes. 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 36 military records available for the last name Phelpes. For the veterans among your Phelpes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phelpes lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Phelpes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Phelpes in 1973 was 81, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phelpes 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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