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Phyle Family History

Phyle 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: Pyle, Hyle, Hale, Pille, Hyde, Hole, Hoyle, Pelle, Foyle, Lyle

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Where is the Phyle family from?

You can see how Phyle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phyle family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Phyle families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Phyle families living in Midlothian. This was about 50% of all the recorded Phyle's in Scotland. Midlothian and 1 other county had the highest population of Phyle families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phyle 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 Phyle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Phyle. 60% of Phyle men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Phyle women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    60%
  • Watchman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Phyle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Phyle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phyle 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Phyle. 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 53 military records available for the last name Phyle. For the veterans among your Phyle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phyle lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Phyle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Phyle in 1966 was 87, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Phyle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phyle 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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