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Phiby Family History

Phiby 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: Whitby, Chiba, Pribyl, Shiba, Philo, Hidy, Hilby, Proby, Prisby

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Where is the Phiby family from?

You can see how Phiby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phiby family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Phiby family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Phiby's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Phiby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Phiby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phiby 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Phiby. 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 Phiby. For the veterans among your Phiby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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