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Phalon Family History

Phalon 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, Phelon, Phalin, Whalon, Halton, Malon, Palin, Balon, Palo

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Where is the Phalon family from?

You can see how Phalon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phalon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Phalon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Phalon family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Phalon's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Phalon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phalon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Phalon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Phalon. 100% of Phalon men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Phalon women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Phalon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Phalon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phalon 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Phalon. 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 563 military records available for the last name Phalon. For the veterans among your Phalon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phalon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Phalon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Phalon in 1962 was 58, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phalon 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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