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Phoener Family History

Phoener 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: Shoener, Hoener, Horner, Thorner, Poyner, Posner, Hosner, Hohner

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Where is the Phoener family from?

You can see how Phoener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phoener family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Phoener families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Phoener families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Phoener's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Phoener families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phoener 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 11 census records available for the last name Phoener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phoener 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 Phoener. 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 Phoener. For the veterans among your Phoener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phoener lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phoener 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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