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Phinny Family History

Phinny 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: Phinney, Penny, Pinn, Shinn, Chinn, Hiney, Hanny, Henny, Pinna

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Where is the Phinny family from?

You can see how Phinny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phinny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Phinny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Phinny families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Phinny's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Phinny families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phinny 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 Phinny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Phinny. 25% of Phinny men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Painter
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

What Phinny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Phinny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phinny 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Phinny. 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 178 military records available for the last name Phinny. For the veterans among your Phinny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phinny lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Phinny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Phinny in 1956 was 53, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Phinny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phinny 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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