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Phal Family History

Phal Surname Meaning

Cambodian: written ផល corresponding to the Khmer word of Sanskrit origin with various meanings including ‘fruit’ and ‘wealth’.

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


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Where is the Phal family from?

You can see how Phal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Phal families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Phal family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Phal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Phal families in 1891.
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What did your Phal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Phal. 100% of Phal men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Phal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phal 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Phal. 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 534 military records available for the last name Phal. For the veterans among your Phal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phal lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2000, in the United States, Phal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Phal in 1954 was 37, and 58 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phal 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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