Origins of the Phelps surname
About the Phelpses
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Interesting facts about Phelps
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Phelps surname. The oldest one dates back to 1552.
What are the most common Phelps first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Phelpses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Phelpses in 1921
Dressmaker
89
Living On Own Means
74
None
55
Domestic Servant
53
Laundress
49
Common male occupations for Phelpses in 1921
Farm Hands
146
Coal Miner
130
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
107
Agricultural Labourer
105
Farmer
103
