Phar History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Ireland

The origins of the Anglo-Saxon name Phar come from its first bearer, who was a person who was described as being fierce or lusty. The surname is derived from the Old English word farr, which meant bull.

Early Origins of the Phar family

The surname Phar was first found in Yorkshire. While most researchers believe that the name is Anglo-Saxon in origin, we must not dismiss the possible Norman origin. For example, Radulphus Fere of Nomandy was listed there in 1180 and 1195 and the Rotuli Hundredorum (Hundred Rolls) c. 1272 list Walter Fere of England. 1

Early History of the Phar family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Phar research. Another 130 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1381, 1400 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Phar History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Phar Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Phar has been spelled many different ways, including Farr, Farre and others.

Early Notables of the Phar family

More information is included under the topic Early Phar Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Phar family to Ireland

Some of the Phar family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 58 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Phar family

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Phars to arrive in North America: Barnabas Farr who settled in New England in 1620; Edward Farr settled in St. Christopher in 1635; Elias Farr settled in West New Jersey in 1664; Mary Farr settled in Virginia in 1650.

Citations +

The Norman People and Their Existing Descendants in the British Dominions and the United States Of America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0636-X)