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Phairas Family History

Phairas 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: Chaires, Phares, Huiras, Patras, Paras, Parras, Peairs, Phair

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Where is the Phairas family from?

You can see how Phairas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phairas family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Phairas families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Phairas family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Phairas's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Phairas families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phairas 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 67 census records available for the last name Phairas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phairas 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Phairas. 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 23 military records available for the last name Phairas. For the veterans among your Phairas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phairas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Phairas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Phairas in 1966 was 64, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phairas 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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