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Phelles Family History

Phelles 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: Heller, Peller, Pelle, Helle, Peebles, Hellen, Wheeles, Hellem

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Where is the Phelles family from?

You can see how Phelles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phelles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Phelles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Phelles family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Phelles's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Phelles families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Phelles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phelles 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 Phelles. 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 2 military records available for the last name Phelles. For the veterans among your Phelles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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