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Phirman Family History

Phirman Name 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: Thurman, Harman, Sherman, Perman, Fairman, Herman, Shireman, Shipman

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Where is the Phirman family from?

You can see how Phirman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phirman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Phirman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Phirman families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Phirman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Phirman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phirman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Phirman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Phirman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Phirman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phirman 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Phirman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Phirman. For the veterans among your Phirman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phirman lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Phirman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Phirman in 1973 was 51, and 78 in 1994.

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