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Pherrien Family History

Pherrien 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: Perrien, Therrien, Herren, Perrier, Terrien, Sherrin, Herrin, Perrin

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Where is the Pherrien family from?

You can see how Pherrien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pherrien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pherrien family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Pherrien's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Pherrien families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Pherrien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pherrien 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 Pherrien. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pherrien. For the veterans among your Pherrien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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