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Phuson Family History

Phuson 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: Huson, Parson, Person, Huron, Pinson, Posson, Ohlson, Pousson, Hudson

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Where is the Phuson family from?

You can see how Phuson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phuson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Phuson families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Phuson's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Phuson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phuson 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 Phuson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Phuson. 50% of Phuson men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Phuson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phuson 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Phuson. 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 Phuson. For the veterans among your Phuson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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