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Phennah Family History

Phennah Surname Meaning

variant of Finney.

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


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Where is the Phennah family from?

You can see how Phennah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phennah family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Phennah families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Phennah families living in Denbighshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Phennah's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire had the highest population of Phennah families in 1891.
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What did your Phennah ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Phennah. 100% of Phennah 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 371 census records available for the last name Phennah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phennah 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Phennah. 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 52 military records available for the last name Phennah. For the veterans among your Phennah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phennah lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Phennah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Phennah in 1966 was 83, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phennah 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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