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Phayr Family History

Phayr 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: Pharr, Phair, Hay, Pay, Haar, Hayer, Pear, Haye, Pray, Parr

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Where is the Phayr family from?

You can see how Phayr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phayr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Phayr families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Phayr families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Phayr's in USA. New York had the highest population of Phayr families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Phayr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phayr 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 Phayr. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Phayr. For the veterans among your Phayr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phayr lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Phayr

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