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Phoebe Family History

Phoebe 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: Stoebe, Thobe, Priebe, Shobe, Hoene, Thoene, Hoese, Thoele, Phoebus

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Where is the Phoebe family from?

You can see how Phoebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phoebe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Phoebe families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Phoebe families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Phoebe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Phoebe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phoebe 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 Phoebe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Phoebe. 78% of Phoebe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Servant
    23%

What Phoebe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Phoebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phoebe 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Phoebe. 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 143 military records available for the last name Phoebe. For the veterans among your Phoebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phoebe lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Phoebe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Phoebe in 1976 was 79, and 81 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Phoebe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phoebe 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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