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Pharson Family History

Pharson 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: Parson, Pearson, Pherson, Parsons, Harston, Wharton, Hasson, Parton

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Where is the Pharson family from?

You can see how Pharson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pharson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pharson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pharson family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pharson's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Pharson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Pharson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pharson 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Pharson. 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 62 military records available for the last name Pharson. For the veterans among your Pharson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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