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Pheeby Family History

Pheeby 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: Sheehy, Shelby, Presby, Hemby, Freeby, Beeby, Steeby, Heeb, Sheedy

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Where is the Pheeby family from?

You can see how Pheeby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pheeby family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Pheeby families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Pheeby families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Pheeby's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Pheeby families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Pheeby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pheeby 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pheeby. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pheeby. For the veterans among your Pheeby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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