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Phil Family History

Phil Surname 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: Peil, Philo, Pheil, Philp, Shi, Chi, Paul, Philip, Child, Hill

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Where is the Phil family from?

You can see how Phil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Phil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Phil families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Phil's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Phil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phil 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 Phil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Phil. 42% of Phil men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Phil women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Phil were Painter and Houseworker.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Painter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Houseworker
    34%

What Phil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Phil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phil 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Phil. 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 540 military records available for the last name Phil. For the veterans among your Phil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phil lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Phil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Phil in 1968 was 91, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phil 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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