Phelps Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Phelps Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Phelps family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 74
Agricultural Labourer 27
Labourer 16
House Servant 11
Farmers Son 7
Annuitant 6
Glove Sewer 6
Glover 6
Servant 5
Pauper 5
Governess 4
Porter 4
Collier 4
Boiler Maker 4
Butcher 4
Dress Maker 4
Silk Worker 4
Carpenter 4
Shoe Maker 4
Ag Labourer 4
Gardener 4
Footman 3
Sawyer 3
Shop Keeper 3
Gloveress 3

Phelps Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Philips 71% 39,646
2 Phelps 100% 12,249
3 Philps 83% 7,331
4 Phiilips 63% 101

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The surname Phelps is the 2nd most popular variant of Philips.

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