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Pheney Family History

Pheney Name 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: Cheney, Heney, Henry, Henley, Penny, Haney, Heaney, Hendy, Shenoy

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Where is the Pheney family from?

You can see how Pheney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pheney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pheney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Pheney family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pheney's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Pheney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pheney 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 Pheney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pheney. 40% of Pheney men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Pheney women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pheney were Laborer and Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Inspector
    20%
  • Attorney
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    50%
  • Weaver
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
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What Pheney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pheney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pheney 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Pheney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 180 military records available for the last name Pheney. For the veterans among your Pheney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pheney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Pheney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Pheney in 1963 was 74, and 69 in 2002.

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