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Pharis Family History

Pharis Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Farris.

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


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Where is the Pharis family from?

You can see how Pharis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pharis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pharis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Pharis families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Pharis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pharis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pharis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pharis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pharis. 30% of Pharis men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Pharis women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pharis were Attendant and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Attendant
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

What Pharis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Pharis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pharis 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Pharis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pharis. For the veterans among your Pharis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pharis lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Pharis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pharis in 1952 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pharis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pharis 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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