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Phomson Family History

Phomson 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: Thomson, Posson, Thompson, Thomason, Hobson, Thorson, Propson

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Where is the Phomson family from?

You can see how Phomson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phomson family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Phomson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Phomson families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Phomson's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Phomson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phomson 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 29 census records available for the last name Phomson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phomson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Phomson. 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 Phomson. For the veterans among your Phomson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phomson lifespan?

Average Phomson life expectancy in 2003 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phomson 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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