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Pharris Family History

Pharris Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Farris.

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


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Where is the Pharris family from?

You can see how Pharris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pharris family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pharris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Pharris families living in Hampshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Pharris's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Pharris families in 1891.
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What did your Pharris ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pharris. 100% of Pharris women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pharris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pharris 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Pharris. 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 995 military records available for the last name Pharris. For the veterans among your Pharris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pharris lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Pharris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pharris in 1953 was 52, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pharris 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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