Phelton Family History

Phelton Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Shelton, Helton, Whelton, Pelton, Chelton, Phelon, Hilton, Elton, Holton, Halton

523 record(s) for Phelton

219	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
33	Military Records
10	Immigration Records
229	Census and Voter Lists
32	Member Trees

Where is the Phelton family from?

You can see how Phelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phelton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Phelton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Phelton families living in Arkansas. This was about 39% of all the recorded Phelton's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Phelton families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phelton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Phelton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Phelton.

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

Farmer

100%

What Phelton family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 229 census records available for the last name Phelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phelton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Phelton. 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.

Military Records

There are 33 military records available for the last name Phelton. For the veterans among your Phelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Phelton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Phelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Phelton in 1965 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phelton 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.