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Phenn Family History

Phenn 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: Penn, Henn, Chen, Zheng, Shen, Cheng, Penna, Penny, Pinn, Pann

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Where is the Phenn family from?

You can see how Phenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phenn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Phenn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Phenn family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Phenn's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Phenn families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phenn 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 106 census records available for the last name Phenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phenn 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Phenn. 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 23 military records available for the last name Phenn. For the veterans among your Phenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phenn lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1987, in the United States, Phenn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Phenn in 1975 was 80, and 97 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phenn 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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