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Fhy Family History

Fhy Name 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: Fay, Fey, Foy, Fry, Fly, Shy, Hy, Fahy, Phy, Chu

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Where is the Fhy family from?

You can see how Fhy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fhy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Fhy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Fhy families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fhy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fhy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fhy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fhy ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fhy ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Fhy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fhy 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Fhy. 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 116 military records available for the last name Fhy. For the veterans among your Fhy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fhy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Fhy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fhy in 1967 was 75, and 59 in 2003.

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