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Pharand Family History

Pharand 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: Harland, Haran, Arand, Harang, Charland, Phagan, Garand, Brand, Hard

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Where is the Pharand family from?

You can see how Pharand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pharand family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 110 Pharand families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Pharand's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pharand families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pharand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pharand ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Pharand. 32% of Pharand men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Pharand women worked as a Servante.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    32%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    100%

What Pharand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Pharand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pharand 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Pharand. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pharand. For the veterans among your Pharand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pharand lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Pharand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pharand in 1968 was 76, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pharand 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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