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Phinn Family History

Phinn Surname Meaning

see Finn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Phinn family from?

You can see how Phinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phinn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Phinn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Phinn families living in Durham. This was about 44% of all the recorded Phinn's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Phinn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phinn 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 Phinn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Phinn. 100% of Phinn men worked as a Postman and 93% of Phinn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Postman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • House Duties
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Phinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phinn 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 737 immigration records available for the last name Phinn. 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 288 military records available for the last name Phinn. For the veterans among your Phinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phinn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Phinn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Phinn in 1964 was 57, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phinn 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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