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Phenix Family History

Phenix Name Meaning

English (northern): variant of Phoenix . French (Phénix): from phénix ‘phoenix’ by extension also ‘person with exceptional qualities who is considered to be one of a kind’ applied as an (ironic) nickname. Compare Phoenix .

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


Similar surnames: Phoenix, Dhein, Phenis, Penix, Enix, Plein, Chevis, Pennix, Pinnix

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Where is the Phenix family from?

You can see how Phenix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phenix family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Phenix families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 46 Phenix families living in Quebec. This was about 81% of all the recorded Phenix's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Phenix families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phenix surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Phenix ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Phenix. 39% of Phenix men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Traveller
    16%
  • Labourer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Phenix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phenix 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 853 immigration records available for the last name Phenix. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Phenix. For the veterans among your Phenix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phenix lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Phenix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Phenix in 1954 was 49, and 65 in 2004.

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