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Phelew Family History

Phelew 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: Thelen, Phelan, Peeler, Phalen, Plew, Sheler, Phegley, Philen, Phelps

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Where is the Phelew family from?

You can see how Phelew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phelew family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Phelew family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Phelew's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Phelew families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Phelew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phelew 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Phelew. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Phelew. For the veterans among your Phelew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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