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Phoebus Family History

Phoebus Name Meaning

English: variant of Phebus . This surname is not found in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Hoenes, Phebus, Rhodus, Phenis, Lebus, Ohnemus, Kolbus, Hoefs, Polus

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Where is the Phoebus family from?

You can see how Phoebus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phoebus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Phoebus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Phoebus families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Phoebus's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Phoebus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phoebus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Phoebus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Phoebus. 18% of Phoebus men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Phoebus women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Phoebus were Clerk and Machine Operator. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Phoebus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phoebus 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Phoebus. 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 540 military records available for the last name Phoebus. For the veterans among your Phoebus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phoebus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Phoebus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Phoebus in 1962 was 57, and 80 in 2004.

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