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Phelts Family History

Phelts 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: Pelts, Phelps, Pelto, Phelan, Phebus, Shilts, Peets, Peltz, Pels

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Where is the Phelts family from?

You can see how Phelts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phelts family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Phelts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Phelts families living in Tennessee. This was about 60% of all the recorded Phelts's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Phelts families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phelts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Phelts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Phelts. 100% of Phelts 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
    100%

What Phelts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Phelts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phelts 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Phelts. 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 122 military records available for the last name Phelts. For the veterans among your Phelts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phelts lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Phelts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Phelts in 1964 was 76, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Phelts

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phelts 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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