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Phessey Family History

Phessey 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: Pressey, Hessey, Hussey, Hessel, Presser, Chesley, Hesley, Vessey

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Where is the Phessey family from?

You can see how Phessey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phessey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Phessey families living in Worcestershire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Phessey's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Phessey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Phessey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phessey 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Phessey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Phessey. For the veterans among your Phessey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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