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Phebe Family History

Phebe 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: Hee, Riebe, Preble, Chene, Pere, Heber, Phebus, Thobe, Prete, Hebb

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Where is the Phebe family from?

You can see how Phebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phebe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Phebe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Phebe family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Phebe's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Phebe families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Phebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phebe 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Phebe. 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 302 military records available for the last name Phebe. For the veterans among your Phebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phebe lifespan?

Average Phebe life expectancy in 2003 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phebe 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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