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Phahler Family History

Phahler 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: Pfahler, Zahler, Hasler, Dahler, Parler, Pichler, Mahler, Thaler

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Where is the Phahler family from?

You can see how Phahler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phahler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Phahler families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Phahler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Phahler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phahler 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 36 census records available for the last name Phahler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phahler 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Phahler. 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 13 military records available for the last name Phahler. For the veterans among your Phahler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phahler lifespan?

Average Phahler life expectancy in 1999 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phahler 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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