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Phenow Family History

Phenow 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: Shenoy, Phenix, Duenow, Pinnow, Nienow, Chernow, Peno, Chenot, Paetow

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Where is the Phenow family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phenow 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 Phenow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mason was the top reported job for people in the USA named Phenow. 67% of Phenow men worked as a Mason.

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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

  • Mason
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Phenow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phenow 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 Phenow. 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 16 military records available for the last name Phenow. For the veterans among your Phenow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phenow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Phenow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Phenow in 1965 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phenow 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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