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Phinazee Family History

Phinazee 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: Pinales, Pingree, Hinchee, Phinney, Hintzen, Hintze, Hinze, Pinner

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Where is the Phinazee family from?

You can see how Phinazee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phinazee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Phinazee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 84 Phinazee families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Phinazee's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Phinazee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phinazee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Phinazee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Phinazee. 39% of Phinazee men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Phinazee women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Phinazee were Operator and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Operator
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Laundress
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
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Census Records

There are 936 census records available for the last name Phinazee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phinazee 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Phinazee. 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 133 military records available for the last name Phinazee. For the veterans among your Phinazee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phinazee lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Phinazee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Phinazee in 1961 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

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