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Phay Family History

Phay Surname Meaning

Cambodian: written ផៃ corresponding to the Khmer word denoting a small piece of Thai money formerly used in Cambodia.

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 彭 possibly based on its pronunciation in Hainanese dialect see Peng

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 費 see Fei

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Phay family from?

You can see how Phay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Phay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Phay families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Phay's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Phay families in 1891.
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What did your Phay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Phay. 50% of Phay men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Phay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phay 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Phay. 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 157 military records available for the last name Phay. For the veterans among your Phay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phay lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Phay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Phay in 1962 was 74, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phay 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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