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Phelt Family History

Phelt 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: Helt, Pelt, Helm, Peel, Hell, Holt, Pell, Polt, Belt, Held

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Where is the Phelt family from?

You can see how Phelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phelt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Phelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Phelt family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Phelt's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Phelt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Phelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phelt 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Phelt. 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 Phelt. For the veterans among your Phelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phelt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phelt 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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