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Phers Family History

Phers 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: Peers, Piers, Pyers, Hees, Pero, Herr, Preis, Evers, Byers, Herd

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Where is the Phers family from?

You can see how Phers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Phers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Phers family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Phers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Phers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phers 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 114 census records available for the last name Phers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phers 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Phers. 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 9 military records available for the last name Phers. For the veterans among your Phers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phers lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phers 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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