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Phaeton Family History

Phaeton 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: Hatton, Payton, Halton, Wharton, Parton, Charton, Harton, Haston

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phaeton 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 16 census records available for the last name Phaeton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phaeton 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Phaeton. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Phaeton. For the veterans among your Phaeton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phaeton lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Phaeton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Phaeton in 1971 was 32, and 63 in 1999.

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