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Phy Family History

Phy Surname Meaning

Americanized form of an unidentified German surname most probably Fey or Fay.

Cambodian: written ភី corresponding to the Khmer word meaning e.g. ‘guardian’ or ‘foster brother/sister’

and to a homonymous adverb meaning ‘with an air of importance’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Phy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Phy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Phy family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Phy's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Phy families in 1891.
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What did your Phy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Phy. 100% of Phy 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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Passenger Lists

There are 219 immigration records available for the last name Phy. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Phy. For the veterans among your Phy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phy lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Phy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Phy in 1958 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

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