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Phearman Family History

Phearman 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: Shearman, Pearman, Harman, Dearman, Sherman, Perman, Herman, Clearman

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Where is the Phearman family from?

You can see how Phearman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phearman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Phearman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Phearman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Phearman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Phearman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Phearman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phearman 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Phearman. 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 7 military records available for the last name Phearman. For the veterans among your Phearman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phearman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Phearman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Phearman in 1967 was 83, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phearman 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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