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Phellin Family History

Phellin 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: Helling, Helin, Hallin, Fellin, Sellin, Perlin, Hellen, Yellin

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Where is the Phellin family from?

You can see how Phellin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phellin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most Phellin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1881 there was 1 Phellin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Phellin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Phellin families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Phellin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phellin 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Phellin. 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 Phellin. For the veterans among your Phellin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phellin 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Phellin

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