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Phass Family History

Phass 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: Hass, Pass, Plass, Grass, Bass, Hase, Wass, Glass, Huss, Haas

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Where is the Phass family from?

You can see how Phass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phass family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Phass families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Phass families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Phass's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Phass families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phass 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 74 census records available for the last name Phass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phass 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Phass. 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 11 military records available for the last name Phass. For the veterans among your Phass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phass lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Phass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Phass in 1967 was 57, and 67 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phass 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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