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Phelly Family History

Phelly 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: Pelly, Shelly, Hell, Pelle, Helle, Pell, Polly, Pella, Kelly, Holly

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Where is the Phelly family from?

You can see how Phelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phelly family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Phelly families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Phelly families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Phelly's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Phelly families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Phelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phelly 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Phelly. 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 Phelly. For the veterans among your Phelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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