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Phern Family History

Phern 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: Ahern, Shern, Chern, Hern, Horn, Hearn, Heron, Chen, Shen, Thorn

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Where is the Phern family from?

You can see how Phern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phern family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Phern family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Phern's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Phern families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Phern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phern 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Phern. 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 4 military records available for the last name Phern. For the veterans among your Phern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phern lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phern 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Phern

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