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Phields Family History

Phields 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: Shields, Shield, Fields, Phelps, Phillis, Shiels, Childs, Philip

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Where is the Phields family from?

You can see how Phields families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phields family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Phields families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Phields families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Phields's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Phields families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Phields. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phields 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Phields. 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 73 military records available for the last name Phields. For the veterans among your Phields ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phields lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Phields life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Phields in 1963 was 81, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phields 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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