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Phunbley Family History

Phunbley 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: Huntley, Hunsley, Hundley, Hunley, Hubley, Chumbley, Hanley, Henley

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Where is the Phunbley family from?

You can see how Phunbley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phunbley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Phunbley families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Phunbley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Phunbley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Phunbley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phunbley 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 Phunbley. 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 Phunbley. For the veterans among your Phunbley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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