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Phu Name Meaning

Vietnamese (Phù): from the Chinese surname 符 see Fu Chinese: variant of Fu .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Pho, Ngu, Hau, Su, Du, Che, Hue, Au, Plut, Pon

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Where is the Phu family from?

You can see how Phu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Phu family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Phu's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Phu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Phu ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Phu ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Phu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phu 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Phu. 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 64 military records available for the last name Phu. For the veterans among your Phu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phu lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Phu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Phu in 1985 was 72, and 65 in 2004.

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