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Phyfe Family History

Phyfe 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: Hyde, Pyle, Pye, Paye, Rhyne, Pryce, Payne, Thyne, Whyde, Pryde

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Where is the Phyfe family from?

You can see how Phyfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phyfe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Phyfe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Phyfe family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Phyfe's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Phyfe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phyfe 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 Phyfe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Phyfe. 43% of Phyfe men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Manager
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

What Phyfe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Phyfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phyfe 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Phyfe. 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 128 military records available for the last name Phyfe. For the veterans among your Phyfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phyfe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Phyfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Phyfe in 1963 was 86, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Phyfe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phyfe 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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