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Phariss Family History

Phariss Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Farris.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Phariss family from?

You can see how Phariss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phariss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Phariss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Phariss families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Phariss's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Phariss families in 1891.
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What did your Phariss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Phariss. 34% of Phariss men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Phariss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phariss 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Phariss. 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 313 military records available for the last name Phariss. For the veterans among your Phariss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phariss lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Phariss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Phariss in 1954 was 69, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phariss 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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