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Phelon Name Meaning

Irish and English (northern): variant of Irish Phelan . This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Phelan, Whelton, Lenon, Hearn, Devon, Pelo, Philmon, Chelton, Whedon

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Where is the Phelon family from?

You can see how Phelon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phelon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Phelon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Phelon families living in Quebec. This was about 46% of all the recorded Phelon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Phelon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phelon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Phelon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Phelon. 20% of Phelon men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Phelon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Phelon were Salesman and Secretary. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Secretary
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Phelon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phelon 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Phelon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 563 military records available for the last name Phelon. For the veterans among your Phelon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phelon lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Phelon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Phelon in 1950 was 38, and 90 in 2004.

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