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Pheral Family History

Pheral 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: Pera, Perl, Perala, Phelan, Perel, Shera, Heal, Herl, Herald, Pheil

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Where is the Pheral family from?

You can see how Pheral families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pheral family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pheral family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Pheral's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Pheral families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pheral 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 Pheral ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pheral. 100% of Pheral men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pheral family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Pheral. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pheral 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 Pheral. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pheral. For the veterans among your Pheral ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pheral lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Pheral life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pheral in 1971 was 69, and 63 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pheral

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pheral 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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