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Pho Family History

Pho Surname Meaning

Vietnamese (Phó): from the Chinese surname 傅 see Fu.

Cambodian: written ផូ probably of Chinese origin (compare Vietnamese name above).

Chinese: alternative Cantonese form of the surnames 蒲 and 浦 see Pu 1 and.

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


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You can see how Pho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pho family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pho families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Pho family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Pho's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Pho families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Pho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pho 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Pho. 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 27 military records available for the last name Pho. For the veterans among your Pho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pho lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Pho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pho in 1981 was 73, and 69 in 2004.

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