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Pheland Family History

Pheland 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: Phelan, Ireland, Hyland, Wieland, Eland, Penland, Helland, Poland

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Where is the Pheland family from?

You can see how Pheland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pheland family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pheland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Pheland families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pheland's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pheland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pheland 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 Pheland ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Pheland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Pheland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pheland 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Pheland. 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 120 military records available for the last name Pheland. For the veterans among your Pheland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pheland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pheland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Pheland in 1963 was 86, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pheland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pheland 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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