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Pheles Family History

Pheles 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: Phelps, Hees, Peebles, Thelen, Peres, Wheeles, Phelan, Hales, Paules

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Where is the Pheles family from?

You can see how Pheles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pheles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pheles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Pheles families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pheles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pheles families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Pheles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pheles 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Pheles. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pheles. For the veterans among your Pheles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pheles lifespan?

Average Pheles life expectancy in 1989 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pheles 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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