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Phanco Family History

Phanco 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: Franco, Bianco, Hance, Chance, Panko, Pando, Manco, Chancy, Piano

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Where is the Phanco family from?

You can see how Phanco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phanco family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Phanco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there were 4 Phanco families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Phanco's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Phanco families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phanco 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 Phanco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Phanco. 40% of Phanco men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Phanco women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Phanco were Proprietor and 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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Phanco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Phanco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phanco 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Phanco. 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 22 military records available for the last name Phanco. For the veterans among your Phanco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phanco lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Phanco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Phanco in 1954 was 48, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Phanco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phanco 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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