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Phennings Family History

Phennings 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: Hennings, Pennings, Henning, Penning, Pfenning, Jennings, Hunnings

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Phennings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phennings 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Phennings. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Phennings. For the veterans among your Phennings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phennings lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1978, in the United States, Phennings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Phennings in 1973 was 81, and 74 in 1978.

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