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Phanian Family History

Phanian 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: Ohanian, Hannan, Chanin, Hanan, Pabian, Hanigan, Phagan, Hanifan

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Where is the Phanian family from?

You can see how Phanian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phanian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Phanian family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Phanian's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Phanian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phanian 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 13 census records available for the last name Phanian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phanian 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Phanian. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Phanian. For the veterans among your Phanian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phanian lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phanian 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Phanian

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