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Phean Family History

Phean 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: Shean, Phelan, Pean, Phan, Han, Pan, Bean, Hearn, Shan, Dean

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Where is the Phean family from?

You can see how Phean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phean family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Phean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Phean family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Phean's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Phean families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Phean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phean 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Phean. 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 6 military records available for the last name Phean. For the veterans among your Phean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phean lifespan?

Average Phean life expectancy in 2002 was 12 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phean 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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