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Phaley Family History

Phaley 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: Paley, Whaley, Haley, Phalen, Hale, Halley, Pooley, Hanley, Hawley

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Where is the Phaley family from?

You can see how Phaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phaley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Phaley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 6 Phaley families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Phaley's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Phaley families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Phaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phaley 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Phaley. 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 4 military records available for the last name Phaley. For the veterans among your Phaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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