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Phanis Family History

Phanis 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: Hanis, Phenis, Pharis, Paris, Danis, Manis, Panas, Hans, Banis, Hanif

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Where is the Phanis family from?

You can see how Phanis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phanis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Phanis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Phanis families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Phanis's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Phanis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Phanis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phanis 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Phanis. 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 12 military records available for the last name Phanis. For the veterans among your Phanis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phanis lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Phanis

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