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Phemester Family History

Phemester 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: Phemister, Chedester, Dempster, Demeter, Kempster, Pester, Chester

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Where is the Phemester family from?

You can see how Phemester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phemester family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Phemester families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Phemester families living in Midlothian. This was about 60% of all the recorded Phemester's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Phemester families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phemester 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 171 census records available for the last name Phemester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phemester 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Phemester. 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 19 military records available for the last name Phemester. For the veterans among your Phemester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phemester lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Phemester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Phemester in 1969 was 72, and 75 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phemester 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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