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Phorer Family History

Phorer 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: Rhorer, Porter, Homer, Power, Storer, Horner, Shore, Hober, Thorner

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Where is the Phorer family from?

You can see how Phorer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phorer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Phorer families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Phorer family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Phorer's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Phorer families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Phorer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phorer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Phorer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Phorer. For the veterans among your Phorer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phorer lifespan?

Average Phorer life expectancy in 1978 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phorer 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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