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Phyfer Family History

Phyfer 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: Phifer, Peyser, Poyner, Payer, Hofer, Plyler, Hafer, Rhymer, Peffer

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Where is the Phyfer family from?

You can see how Phyfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phyfer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Phyfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Phyfer families living in Tennessee. This was about 41% of all the recorded Phyfer's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Phyfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phyfer 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 Phyfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Phyfer. 72% of Phyfer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Phyfer women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Phyfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 583 census records available for the last name Phyfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phyfer 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Phyfer. 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 145 military records available for the last name Phyfer. For the veterans among your Phyfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phyfer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Phyfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Phyfer in 1959 was 63, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phyfer 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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