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Phelfry Family History

Phelfry 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: Pelfrey, Henry, Perry, Hendry, Sherry, Cherry, Phelan, Peeler, Shelby

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Where is the Phelfry family from?

You can see how Phelfry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phelfry family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Phelfry families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Phelfry's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Phelfry families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Phelfry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phelfry 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 Phelfry. 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 Phelfry. For the veterans among your Phelfry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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