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Philblad Family History

Philblad 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: Pillard, Pillar, Hillard, Pilla, Philbin, Pillai, Philyaw, Philley

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Where is the Philblad family from?

You can see how Philblad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philblad family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Philblad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Philblad family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Philblad's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Philblad families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Philblad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philblad 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Philblad. 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 67 military records available for the last name Philblad. For the veterans among your Philblad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philblad lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Philblad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Philblad in 1951 was 49, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Philblad 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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