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Phyllis Family History

Phyllis Surname Meaning

see Felix.

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


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Where is the Phyllis family from?

You can see how Phyllis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phyllis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Phyllis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Phyllis family living in Hampshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Phyllis's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Phyllis families in 1891.
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What did your Phyllis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Phyllis. 85% of Phyllis 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
    85%
  • Cook
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housework Unpaid
    6%

What Phyllis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Phyllis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phyllis 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 594 immigration records available for the last name Phyllis. 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 93 military records available for the last name Phyllis. For the veterans among your Phyllis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phyllis lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Phyllis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Phyllis in 1986 was 65, and 25 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phyllis 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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