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Phose Family History

Phose 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: Hose, Prose, Ghose, Pose, Rose, Pope, House, Hase, Hone, Post

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Where is the Phose family from?

You can see how Phose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phose family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Phose families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Phose families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Phose's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Phose families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phose 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 37 census records available for the last name Phose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phose 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 Phose. 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 Phose. For the veterans among your Phose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phose lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Phose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Phose in 1972 was 84, and 64 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phose 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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