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Phinisey Family History

Phinisey 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: Phinney, Hinsey, Lindsey, Kinsey, Pingley, Chidsey, Hindley, Hinesley

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Where is the Phinisey family from?

You can see how Phinisey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phinisey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Phinisey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Phinisey families living in Michigan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Phinisey's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Phinisey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Phinisey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phinisey 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Phinisey. 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 Phinisey. For the veterans among your Phinisey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phinisey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Phinisey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Phinisey in 1960 was 36, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phinisey 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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