Origins of the Phelp surname
About the Phelps
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Interesting facts about Phelp
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Phelps most likely to marry?
Phelps Or Pheleps Or Phelps
What are the most common Phelp first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Phelps
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Phelps in 1921
Servant
8
Governess
6
H L W
5
Pauper
4
Private Means
4
Commmon male occupations for Phelps in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
6
Clerk
5
Cordwainer
4
Letterpress Printer
4
Baker
3
