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Phenis Family History

Phenis Name Meaning

Americanized form of South German (Bavaria) Fenis: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Phenix, Phoenix, Denis, Sens, Henri, Penix, Preis, Heis, Enis, Henig

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Where is the Phenis family from?

You can see how Phenis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phenis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Phenis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 33 Phenis families living in Indiana. This was about 46% of all the recorded Phenis's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Phenis families in 1880.
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What did your Phenis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Phenis. 34% of Phenis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Phenis women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Phenis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phenis 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Phenis. 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 269 military records available for the last name Phenis. For the veterans among your Phenis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phenis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Phenis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Phenis in 1963 was 77, and 79 in 2004.

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