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Phaar Family History

Phaar 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: Haar, Paar, Pharr, Phair, Schaar, Haag, Pear, Saar, Haas, Gaar

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Where is the Phaar family from?

You can see how Phaar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phaar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Phaar families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Phaar family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Phaar's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Phaar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phaar 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 17 census records available for the last name Phaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phaar 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Phaar. 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 Phaar. For the veterans among your Phaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phaar lifespan?

Average Phaar life expectancy in 1979 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phaar 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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