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Phofsky Family History

Phofsky 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: Polsky, Kofsky, Osofsky, Plonsky, Brodsky, Borofsky, Posey, Grodsky

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Where is the Phofsky family from?

You can see how Phofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Phofsky family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Phofsky's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Phofsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phofsky 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 7 census records available for the last name Phofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phofsky 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 Phofsky. 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 Phofsky. For the veterans among your Phofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phofsky lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Phofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Phofsky in 1981 was 69, and 66 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phofsky 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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