Origins of the Phelan surname

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    In 1921, most Phelans lived in london

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    5,800 Phelans found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Phelans

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Phelans in 1921

    Dressmaker

    32

    Laundress

    20

    Domestic Servant

    16

    Housekeeper

    15

    Tailoress

    14

    Commmon male occupations for Phelans in 1921

    General Labourer

    30

    Postman

    23

    Clerks

    22

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    16

    Tailor

    15

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