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Phim Family History

Phim 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: Prim, Shim, Chim, Pham, Kim, Shi, Ham, Chi, Im, Palm

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Where is the Phim family from?

You can see how Phim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Phim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Phim families living in Norfolk. This was about 67% of all the recorded Phim's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Phim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phim 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 Phim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Civil Engineer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Phim. 100% of Phim men worked as a Civil Engineer.

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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

  • Civil Engineer
    100%

What Phim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Phim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phim 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Phim. 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 60 military records available for the last name Phim. For the veterans among your Phim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phim lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2003, in the United States, Phim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Phim in 1990 was 68, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phim 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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