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Phis Family History

Phis 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: Pais, Shi, Chi, Reis, Paris, Puls, Lis, Prim, Meis, Peil

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Where is the Phis family from?

You can see how Phis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Phis families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Phis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Phis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Phis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Phis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phis 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Phis. 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 6 military records available for the last name Phis. For the veterans among your Phis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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