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Phenix Family History

Phenix Surname Meaning

English (northern): variant of Phoenix.

French (Phénix): from phénix ‘phoenix’ by extension also ‘person with exceptional qualities who is considered to be one of a kind’ applied as an (ironic) nickname.

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


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Where is the Phenix family from?

You can see how Phenix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phenix family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Phenix families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 43 Phenix families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Phenix's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Phenix families in 1891.
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What did your Phenix ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Phenix. 85% of Phenix women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

What Phenix family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Phenix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phenix 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 853 immigration records available for the last name Phenix. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Phenix. For the veterans among your Phenix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phenix lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Phenix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Phenix in 1954 was 49, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Phenix

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phenix 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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