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Pahr Family History

Pahr 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: Bahr, Parr, Paar, Jahr, Ahr, Kahr, Lahr, Pahl, Sahr, Fahr

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Where is the Pahr family from?

You can see how Pahr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pahr family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pahr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Pahr families living in Iowa. This was about 48% of all the recorded Pahr's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Pahr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pahr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pahr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pahr. 56% of Pahr 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 878 census records available for the last name Pahr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pahr 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Pahr. 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 233 military records available for the last name Pahr. For the veterans among your Pahr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pahr lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pahr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pahr in 1966 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

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