Philan Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Philan Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Philan family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 9
Works In Worsted Mill 4
Labourer 3
Cotton Spinner 2
Carpenter's Apprentice 1
Governess 1
Cooper 1
Cotton Spinner Throstle 1
Cotton Stripper & Grinder 1
Cotton Weaver 1
Cotton Winder 1
Drover Cassle 1
Gentleman 1
Grenton Ashton Mill 1
House Keeper 1
Labourer Out Door 1
Maker Up 1
Retired Catholic Priest 1
Sempstress 1
Spindle Maker Apprentice 1
Teacher 1
Wood Turner 1
French Polisher 1
House Holder 1
Visitor 1

Philan Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Phelan 83% 3,050
2 Fallen 33% 1,393
3 Philan 100% 369
4 Phelon 67% 280
5 Phalen 67% 198
6 Filan 67% 161
7 Phealon 57% 119
8 Fillan 50% 101

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The surname Philan is the 3rd most popular variant of Phelan.

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