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Pheaster Family History

Pheaster 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: Peaster, Heaster, Plaster, Easter, Pester, Chester, Paster, Hester

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Where is the Pheaster family from?

You can see how Pheaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pheaster family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pheaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Pheaster family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pheaster's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Pheaster families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pheaster 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 95 census records available for the last name Pheaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pheaster 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 Pheaster. 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 13 military records available for the last name Pheaster. For the veterans among your Pheaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pheaster lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1989, in the United States, Pheaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pheaster in 1976 was 79, and 83 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pheaster 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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