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Phelpon Family History

Phelpon 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, Sheldon, Shelton, Phelan, Helton, Whelton, Pelton, Philpot

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Where is the Phelpon family from?

You can see how Phelpon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phelpon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Phelpon family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Phelpon's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Phelpon families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Phelpon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phelpon 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Phelpon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Phelpon. For the veterans among your Phelpon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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