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Pheris Family History

Pheris 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: Peris, Phenis, Pharis, Paris, Preis, Peres, Chevis, Phebus, Peri

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Where is the Pheris family from?

You can see how Pheris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pheris family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pheris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Pheris families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pheris's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Pheris families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pheris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Pheris ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Pheris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Pheris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pheris 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Pheris. 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 115 military records available for the last name Pheris. For the veterans among your Pheris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pheris lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Pheris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pheris in 1960 was 58, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pheris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pheris 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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