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Phemb Family History

Phemb 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: Rhem, Prem, Hebb, Herb, Hemby, Heeb, Hemm, Hemp, Hem, Premo

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Where is the Phemb family from?

You can see how Phemb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phemb family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Phemb families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Phemb's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Phemb families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Phemb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phemb 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Phemb. 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 4 military records available for the last name Phemb. For the veterans among your Phemb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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