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Phinx Family History

Phinx 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: Chino, Paine, Pino, Pink, Ping, Pinn, Chin, Pine, Hine, Shin

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Where is the Phinx family from?

You can see how Phinx families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phinx family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Phinx families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 3 Phinx families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Phinx's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Phinx families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phinx 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 Phinx ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Phinx. 100% of Phinx men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Phinx women worked as a Farm Hand.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    100%

What Phinx family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Phinx. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phinx 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Phinx. 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 22 military records available for the last name Phinx. For the veterans among your Phinx ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phinx lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Phinx life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Phinx in 1967 was 68, and 53 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Phinx

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phinx 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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