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Phineas Family History

Phineas 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: Hines, Pineau, Pines, Rhines, Pinkas, Paine, Minas, Raines, Pine

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Where is the Phineas family from?

You can see how Phineas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phineas family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Phineas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Phineas family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Phineas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Phineas families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phineas 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 Phineas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, None was the top reported job for people in the USA named Phineas. 100% of Phineas women worked as a None.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    100%

What Phineas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Phineas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phineas 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Phineas. 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 760 military records available for the last name Phineas. For the veterans among your Phineas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phineas lifespan?

Average Phineas life expectancy in 1983 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phineas 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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