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Phayre Family History

Phayre Surname Meaning

variant of Fair.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Phayre family from?

You can see how Phayre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phayre family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Phayre families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Phayre families living in Shropshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Phayre's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Phayre families in 1891.
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What did your Phayre ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Phayre. 100% of Phayre 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Phayre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phayre 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Phayre. 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 209 military records available for the last name Phayre. For the veterans among your Phayre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phayre lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Phayre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Phayre in 1966 was 85, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phayre 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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