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Phimster Family History

Phimster Surname Meaning

see Phimister.

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


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Where is the Phimster family from?

You can see how Phimster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phimster family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Phimster families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Phimster families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Phimster's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Phimster families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Phimster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phimster 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Phimster. 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 12 military records available for the last name Phimster. For the veterans among your Phimster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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