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Pheonix Family History

Pheonix 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: Phenix, Phoenix, Penix, Pennix, Phenis, Chernin, Honig, Chronis

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Where is the Pheonix family from?

You can see how Pheonix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pheonix family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pheonix families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Pheonix families living in Denbighshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Pheonix's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Pheonix families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pheonix surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pheonix ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pheonix. 39% of Pheonix men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pheonix women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pheonix were Waiter and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm
    12%
  • Waiter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pheonix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pheonix 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Pheonix. 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 146 military records available for the last name Pheonix. For the veterans among your Pheonix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pheonix lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Pheonix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pheonix in 1968 was 78, and 56 in 2003.

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