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Pharr Family History

Pharr Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of German Pfarr or English Farr.

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


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Where is the Pharr family from?

You can see how Pharr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pharr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pharr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Pharr families living in Cornwall. This was about 80% of all the recorded Pharr's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Pharr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pharr 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 Pharr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pharr. 100% of Pharr women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Pharr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pharr 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 737 immigration records available for the last name Pharr. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Pharr. For the veterans among your Pharr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pharr lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Pharr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pharr in 1950 was 31, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pharr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pharr 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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