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Phalem Family History

Phalem 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: Phalen, Hale, Palm, Paley, Whaley, Hatem, Palen, Salem, Thaler, Hales

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Where is the Phalem family from?

You can see how Phalem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phalem family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Phalem family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Phalem's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Phalem families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Phalem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phalem 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Phalem. 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 3 military records available for the last name Phalem. For the veterans among your Phalem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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