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Pherrill Family History

Pherrill 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: Perrill, Sherrill, Merrill, Sherrell, Perrell, Parrill, Therrell

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Where is the Pherrill family from?

You can see how Pherrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pherrill family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Pherrill families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 18 Pherrill families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Pherrill's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pherrill families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pherrill 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 Pherrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Gardener was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pherrill. 100% of Pherrill men worked as a Gardener.

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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 1921

  • Gardener
    100%

What Pherrill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Pherrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pherrill 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Pherrill. 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 Pherrill. For the veterans among your Pherrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pherrill lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1981, in the United States, Pherrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pherrill in 1967 was 66, and 87 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pherrill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pherrill 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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