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Phenna Family History

Phenna Surname Meaning

see Phennah.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Phenna family from?

You can see how Phenna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phenna family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Phenna families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Phenna families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Phenna's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Phenna families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phenna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Phenna ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Phenna. 100% of Phenna 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Phenna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phenna 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Phenna. 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 59 military records available for the last name Phenna. For the veterans among your Phenna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phenna lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Phenna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Phenna in 1972 was 76, and 51 in 2002.

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