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Pherrin Family History

Pherrin 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: Sherrin, Herrin, Perrin, Herring, Perron, Herren, Chernin, Persin

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Where is the Pherrin family from?

You can see how Pherrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pherrin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pherrin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Pherrin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Pherrin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pherrin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pherrin 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 605 census records available for the last name Pherrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pherrin 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 Pherrin. 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 36 military records available for the last name Pherrin. For the veterans among your Pherrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pherrin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1999, in the United States, Pherrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Pherrin in 1955 was 50, and 73 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pherrin 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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