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Phinnan Family History

Phinnan 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: Hannan, Kinnan, Hinnant, Hinman, Pinna, Grinnan, Pinyan, Phinney

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Where is the Phinnan family from?

You can see how Phinnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phinnan family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Phinnan families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Phinnan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Phinnan families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Phinnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phinnan 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 Phinnan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Phinnan. For the veterans among your Phinnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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