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Phoeson Family History

Phoeson 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: Posson, Hobson, Thorson, Propson, Thoreson, Philson, Hodson, Polson

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Where is the Phoeson family from?

You can see how Phoeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phoeson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Phoeson families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Phoeson families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Phoeson's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Phoeson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Phoeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phoeson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Phoeson. 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 military records available for the last name Phoeson. For the veterans among your Phoeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phoeson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Phoeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Phoeson in 1968 was 41, and 17 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phoeson 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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