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Phinne Family History

Phinne 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, Pinner, Paine, Pinn, Pine, Rinne, Finne, Hine, Prince, Kinne

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Where is the Phinne family from?

You can see how Phinne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phinne family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Phinne family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Phinne's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Phinne families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phinne 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 Phinne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Phinne. 100% of Phinne 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
    100%

What Phinne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Phinne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phinne 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Phinne. 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 2 military records available for the last name Phinne. For the veterans among your Phinne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phinne lifespan?

Between 1998 and 1999, in the United States, Phinne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Phinne in 1998 was 72, and 69 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Phinne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phinne 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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