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Phander Family History

Phander 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: Chander, Pfander, Mander, Lander, Wander, Gander, Chandler, Pranger

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Where is the Phander family from?

You can see how Phander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phander family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Phander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Phander family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Phander's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Phander families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phander 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 133 census records available for the last name Phander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phander 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Phander. 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 14 military records available for the last name Phander. For the veterans among your Phander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phander lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Phander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Phander in 1974 was 72, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phander 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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