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Paehr Family History

Paehr 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: Baehr, Baer, Pear, Kehr, Pae, Bahr, Pach, Paek, Paper, Parr

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Where is the Paehr family from?

You can see how Paehr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paehr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paehr family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Paehr's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Paehr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paehr 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 18 census records available for the last name Paehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paehr 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Paehr. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Paehr. For the veterans among your Paehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paehr lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Paehr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Paehr in 1976 was 80, and 97 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paehr 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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