Phelan Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Phelan Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Phelan family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 39
Labourer 14
Dress Maker 6
Domestic Servant 5
No Occupation 4
Gardener 3
Boot Maker 3
General Servant 3
House Painter 3
Laundress 3
Living At Home 3
Servant 3
Labourer In Iron Works 3
Soldier 2
Private 2/3 Foot 2
Cabinet Maker 2
Charwoman 2
Cook 2
Cotton Weaver 2
House Maid 2
Labourer In Foundry 2
Machinist 2
Labourer Ship Yard 2
Comb Maker 2
Shoe Closer 2

Phelan Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Phelan 100% 3,050
2 Philan 83% 369
3 Phelon 83% 280
4 Phalen 67% 198
5 Fellon 33% 170
6 Phealon 71% 119

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The surname Phelan is the most popular version of all its varients

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