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Phelp Family History

Phelp Surname Meaning

variant of Philp; see Philip and compare Phalp.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Phelp family from?

You can see how Phelp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phelp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Phelp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Phelp families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Phelp's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Phelp families in 1891.
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What did your Phelp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Phelp. 64% of Phelp women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Private Means
    19%
  • Incapacitated
    19%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Phelp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phelp 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Phelp. 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 573 military records available for the last name Phelp. For the veterans among your Phelp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phelp lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Phelp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Phelp in 1973 was 58, and 52 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phelp 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.

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