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Phinisee Family History

Phinisee 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: Phenicie, Philipsen, Philippe, Hiniker, Pingree, Hinchee, Phinney

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Where is the Phinisee family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Phinisee. 63% of Phinisee men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

What Phinisee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Phinisee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phinisee 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Phinisee. 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 120 military records available for the last name Phinisee. For the veterans among your Phinisee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phinisee lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Phinisee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Phinisee in 1965 was 72, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Phinisee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phinisee 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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