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Phitman Family History

Phitman 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: Whitman, Pitman, Titman, Putman, Hetman, Reitman, Portman, Shipman

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Where is the Phitman family from?

You can see how Phitman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phitman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Phitman families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Phitman family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Phitman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Phitman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phitman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Phitman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phitman 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Phitman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Phitman. For the veterans among your Phitman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phitman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phitman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Phitman

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