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Phea Family History

Phea Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Shea, Pea, Rhea, Chea, He, Hua, Papa, Peel, Chew, Chen

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Where is the Phea family from?

You can see how Phea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phea family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Phea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Phea family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Phea's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Phea families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Phea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Phea. 100% of Phea men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Phea women worked as a New Worker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Laundress
    23%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Servant
    23%

What Phea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 699 census records available for the last name Phea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phea census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 114 immigration records available for the last name Phea. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 242 military records available for the last name Phea. For the veterans among your Phea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phea lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Phea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Phea in 1960 was 54, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phea ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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