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Pharher Family History

Pharher 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: Harper, Harker, Harder, Parler, Harmer, Parker, Parcher, Harner

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Where is the Pharher family from?

You can see how Pharher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pharher family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Pharher family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Pharher's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Pharher families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Pharher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pharher 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 Pharher. 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 Pharher. For the veterans among your Pharher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pharher lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1992, in the United States, Pharher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pharher in 1989 was 64, and 46 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pharher 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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