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Phanuf Family History

Phanuf 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: Phaneuf, Hanif, Hanus, Phaup, Hanf, Phang, Hauf, Phan, Han, Chang

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Where is the Phanuf family from?

You can see how Phanuf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phanuf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Phanuf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Phanuf families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Phanuf's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Phanuf families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Phanuf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phanuf 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Phanuf. 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 5 military records available for the last name Phanuf. For the veterans among your Phanuf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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