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Pheysey Family History

Pheysey Surname Meaning

see Vasey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pheysey family from?

You can see how Pheysey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pheysey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Pheysey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Pheysey families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Pheysey's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Pheysey families in 1891.
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What did your Pheysey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pheysey. 79% of Pheysey 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
    79%
  • Company Secretary
    11%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%

What Pheysey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 705 census records available for the last name Pheysey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pheysey 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Pheysey. 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 43 military records available for the last name Pheysey. For the veterans among your Pheysey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pheysey lifespan?

Average Pheysey life expectancy in 1993 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pheysey 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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