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Phalan Family History

Phalan Name 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: Phelan, Phalen, Palan, Phagan, Phalin, Balan, Pagan, Pala, Hasan

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Where is the Phalan family from?

You can see how Phalan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phalan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Phalan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Phalan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 38% of all the recorded Phalan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Phalan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phalan 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 Phalan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Phalan. 34% of Phalan men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Phalan women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Phalan were Laborer and Maid. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Painter
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
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What Phalan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Phalan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phalan 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Phalan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 407 military records available for the last name Phalan. For the veterans among your Phalan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phalan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Phalan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Phalan in 1960 was 54, and 98 in 2004.

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