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Phuney Family History

Phuney 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: Pusey, Haney, Thune, Honey, Prunty, Putney, Cheney, Chaney, Pitney

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Where is the Phuney family from?

You can see how Phuney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phuney family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Phuney families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Phuney families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Phuney's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Phuney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phuney 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 65 census records available for the last name Phuney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phuney 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Phuney. 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 4 military records available for the last name Phuney. For the veterans among your Phuney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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