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Phanor Family History

Phanor Surname Meaning

Haitian: from the personal name Phanor borne by the main character in Le Palais de la Vérité (known in English as The Palace of Truth)

a play written in 1784 by the French writer Madame de Genlis.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Phanor family from?

You can see how Phanor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phanor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Phanor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Phanor families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Phanor's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Phanor families in 1880.
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What did your Phanor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Phanor. 100% of Phanor men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Phanor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phanor 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Phanor. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Phanor. For the veterans among your Phanor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phanor lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Phanor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Phanor in 1977 was 28, and 50 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phanor 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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