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Filippo Family History

Filippo Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Filippo from Greek Philippos (see Philip). Compare Di Filippo.

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


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Where is the Filippo family from?

You can see how Filippo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filippo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Filippo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Filippo family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Filippo's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Filippo families in 1891.
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What did your Filippo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Filippo. 38% of Filippo men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Filippo women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Filippo were Carpenter and Operator.

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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
    38%
  • Barber
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Operator
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Filippo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filippo 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Filippo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Filippo. For the veterans among your Filippo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filippo lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Filippo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Filippo in 1953 was 57, and 90 in 2004.

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