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Phernside Family History

Phernside 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: Burnside, Byrnside, Pernice, Ironside, Hernandez, Chernick, Hermida

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Where is the Phernside family from?

You can see how Phernside families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phernside family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Phernside families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Phernside's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Phernside families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Phernside. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phernside 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Phernside. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Phernside. For the veterans among your Phernside ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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