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Phane Family History

Phane 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: Pane, Shane, Hane, Phang, Thane, Phan, Plane, Han, Chang, Pan

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Where is the Phane family from?

You can see how Phane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phane family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Phane families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Phane families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Phane's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Phane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Phane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phane 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Phane. 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 6 military records available for the last name Phane. For the veterans among your Phane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phane lifespan?

Average Phane life expectancy in 1992 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phane 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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