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Phyne Family History

Phyne 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: Rhyne, Payne, Thyne, Shyne, Pyne, Hyde, Hone, Coyne, Paine, Pine

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Where is the Phyne family from?

You can see how Phyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phyne family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Phyne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Phyne families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Phyne's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Phyne families in 1880.
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What did your Phyne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Phyne. 50% of Phyne men worked as a Mechanic and 50% of Phyne women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Phyne were Cook and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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What Phyne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Phyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phyne 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Phyne. 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 22 military records available for the last name Phyne. For the veterans among your Phyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phyne lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Phyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Phyne in 1963 was 69, and 82 in 2001.

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