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Philbin Family History

Philbin Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Philbín ‘son of Philbin (Irish Philbín or Filibín)’ a pet form of Philip.

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


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Where is the Philbin family from?

You can see how Philbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philbin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Philbin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 152 Philbin families living in Lancashire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Philbin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Philbin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Philbin 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 Philbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Philbin. 19% of Philbin men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Philbin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Philbin were General Labourer Heavy Worker and Elementary School Teacher.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Builders Labourer
    19%
  • Hotel Waiter
    10%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Elementary School Teacher
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Philbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philbin 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Philbin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Philbin. For the veterans among your Philbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philbin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Philbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Philbin in 1951 was 32, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Philbin 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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