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Phiniex Family History

Phiniex 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: Phenix, Phinney, Philip, Pinner, Painter, Paine, Hines, Pointer

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Where is the Phiniex family from?

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

What Phiniex family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Phiniex lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1995, in the United States, Phiniex life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Phiniex in 1992 was 66, and 74 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phiniex 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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