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Phi Family History

Phi Surname Meaning

Vietnamese (Phí): from the Chinese surname 費 see Fei

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


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Where is the Phi family from?

You can see how Phi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Phi families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Phi families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Phi's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Phi families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phi 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 Phi ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Phi. 50% of Phi women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Phi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 870 census records available for the last name Phi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phi 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Phi. 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 388 military records available for the last name Phi. For the veterans among your Phi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phi lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Phi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Phi in 1973 was 34, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Phi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phi 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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