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Phairis Family History

Phairis 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: Pharris, Pharis, Paris, Harris, Kairis, Chaires, Prairie, Phares

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Where is the Phairis family from?

You can see how Phairis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phairis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Phairis families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Phairis's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Phairis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phairis 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 14 census records available for the last name Phairis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phairis 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 Phairis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Phairis. For the veterans among your Phairis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phairis lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2003, in the United States, Phairis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Phairis in 2000 was 84, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phairis 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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