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Phodes Family History

Phodes 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: Rhodes, Hodes, Rodes, Lodes, Rhode, Hoes, Rhodus, Thode, Phares

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Where is the Phodes family from?

You can see how Phodes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phodes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Phodes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Phodes families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Phodes's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Phodes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phodes 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 Phodes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Phodes. 100% of Phodes 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Phodes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phodes 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Phodes. 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 161 military records available for the last name Phodes. For the veterans among your Phodes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phodes lifespan?

Average Phodes life expectancy in 1956 was 67 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 49.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phodes 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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