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Pheton Family History

Pheton 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: Phelon, Heron, Payton, Henton, Keeton, Preston, Parton, Ireton

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Where is the Pheton family from?

You can see how Pheton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pheton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pheton families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pheton family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pheton's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Pheton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pheton 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 40 census records available for the last name Pheton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pheton 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 Pheton. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pheton. For the veterans among your Pheton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pheton lifespan?

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