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Pharo Family History

Pharo Surname Meaning

English: variant of Farrar.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pharo family from?

You can see how Pharo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pharo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pharo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 97 Pharo families living in Surrey. This was about 51% of all the recorded Pharo's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Pharo families in 1891.
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What did your Pharo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pharo. 20% of Pharo men worked as a Labourer and 88% of Pharo women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pharo were Carpenter joiner and School Teacher.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Labourer
    20%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    14%
  • Carpenter joiner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • School Teacher
    4%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Pharo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pharo 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Pharo. 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 861 military records available for the last name Pharo. For the veterans among your Pharo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pharo lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pharo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pharo in 1955 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pharo 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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