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Phimister Family History

Phimister Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Phemister.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Phimister family from?

You can see how Phimister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phimister family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Phimister families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 15 Phimister families living in Durham. This was about 34% of all the recorded Phimister's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Phimister families in 1891.
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What did your Phimister ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Phimister. 100% of Phimister 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Phimister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phimister 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 812 immigration records available for the last name Phimister. 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 374 military records available for the last name Phimister. For the veterans among your Phimister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phimister lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Phimister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Phimister in 1963 was 42, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phimister 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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