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Phemister Family History

Phemister Surname Meaning

Scottish: occupational name from Older Scots and Middle English fe ‘livestock cattle’ + ma(i)ster me(i)ster ‘master’ (see Master) denoting someone in charge of flocks and herds.

This form of the surname is rare in Britain where the spelling Phimister is most common.

Compare Feemster.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Phemister family from?

You can see how Phemister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phemister family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Phemister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Phemister families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Phemister's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Phemister families in 1891.
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What did your Phemister ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Phemister. 63% of Phemister women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Shorthand Typist
    38%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Phemister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phemister 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Phemister. 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 378 military records available for the last name Phemister. For the veterans among your Phemister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phemister lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Phemister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Phemister in 1958 was 51, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phemister 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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