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Philena Family History

Philena 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: Philen, Phalen, Philip, Pitera, Hillen, Melena, Palen, Ellena, Pollen

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Where is the Philena family from?

You can see how Philena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philena family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Philena families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Philena family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Philena's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Philena families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Philena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Philena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philena 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 Philena. 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 15 military records available for the last name Philena. For the veterans among your Philena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philena lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Philena 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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