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Phomas Family History

Phomas 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: Thomas, Psomas, Pomar, Homan, Poma, Lomas, Choma, Thoma, Tomas, Hymas

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Where is the Phomas family from?

You can see how Phomas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phomas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Phomas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Phomas families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Phomas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Phomas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phomas 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 Phomas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Phomas. 100% of Phomas men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Phomas women worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Phomas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Phomas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phomas 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Phomas. 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 10 military records available for the last name Phomas. For the veterans among your Phomas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phomas lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Phomas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Phomas in 1969 was 46, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Phomas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phomas 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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