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Phelby Family History

Phelby 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: Shelby, Phelan, Selby, Welby, Presby, Hemby, Bielby, Melby, Pelky

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Where is the Phelby family from?

You can see how Phelby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phelby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Phelby families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Phelby family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Phelby's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Phelby families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Phelby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phelby 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Phelby. 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 Phelby. For the veterans among your Phelby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phelby lifespan?

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