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Phiell Family History

Phiell 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: Shiell, Hill, Hell, Pell, Shield, Thiel, Powell, Pill, Thill, Shell

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Where is the Phiell family from?

You can see how Phiell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phiell family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Phiell family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Phiell's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Phiell families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Phiell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phiell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Phiell. 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 1 military records available for the last name Phiell. For the veterans among your Phiell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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