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Phren Family History

Phren 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: Hren, Ohren, Ehren, Chen, Shen, Uren, Haren, Oren, Buren, Toren

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Where is the Phren family from?

You can see how Phren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Phren family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Phren's in USA. California had the highest population of Phren families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phren 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 67 census records available for the last name Phren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phren 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Phren. 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 3 military records available for the last name Phren. For the veterans among your Phren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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