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Phythian Family History

Phythian Surname Meaning

see Vivian.

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


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Where is the Phythian family from?

You can see how Phythian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phythian family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Phythian families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 313 Phythian families living in Lancashire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Phythian's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Phythian families in 1891.
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What did your Phythian ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Phythian. 32% of Phythian men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Phythian women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Phythian were Riveter Aircraft and Paid Domestic Servant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    32%
  • Bricklayer
    25%
  • Farmer Own Account
    19%
  • Riveter Aircraft
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Office Cleaner
    2%
  • Paid Domestic Servant
    2%

What Phythian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Phythian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phythian 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 571 immigration records available for the last name Phythian. 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 449 military records available for the last name Phythian. For the veterans among your Phythian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phythian lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Phythian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Phythian in 1963 was 77, and 42 in 2003.

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