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Phath Family History

Phath Surname 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: Plath, Hata, Rath, Hatt, Shah, Platz, Pate, Bath, Heath, Plate

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Where is the Phath family from?

You can see how Phath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phath family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Phath families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Phath families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Phath's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Phath families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phath 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

There are 9 census records available for the last name Phath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phath 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Phath. 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 3 military records available for the last name Phath. For the veterans among your Phath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phath lifespan?

Average Phath life expectancy in 1992 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phath ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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