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Phayne Family History

Phayne 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: Payne, Thayne, Hayne, Shayne, Paine, Haynes, Wayne, Haye, Fayne, Pane

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Where is the Phayne family from?

You can see how Phayne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phayne family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Phayne families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Phayne's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Phayne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phayne 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 39 census records available for the last name Phayne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phayne 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Phayne. 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 military records available for the last name Phayne. For the veterans among your Phayne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phayne lifespan?

Average Phayne life expectancy in 1995 was 49 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phayne 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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