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Phemster Family History

Phemster 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: Phemister, Pester, Chester, Hester, Preister, Feemster, Peaster

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Where is the Phemster family from?

You can see how Phemster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phemster family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Phemster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Phemster family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Phemster's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Phemster families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Phemster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phemster 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Phemster. 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 9 military records available for the last name Phemster. For the veterans among your Phemster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phemster lifespan?

Average Phemster life expectancy in 2004 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phemster 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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