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Phara Family History

Phara 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: Hara, Para, Ohara, Pharr, Pharo, Hata, Hare, Papa, Hard, Bara

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Where is the Phara family from?

You can see how Phara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phara family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Phara families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Phara families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Phara's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Phara families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phara 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 180 census records available for the last name Phara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phara 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Phara. 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 3 military records available for the last name Phara. For the veterans among your Phara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phara lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phara 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Phara

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